The linebackers followed up their solid performance after the White Out with another one at Spartan Stadium. Micah Parsons led the Nittany Lions in tackles with 12 and also had a pass defensed. Parsons now had a total of 26 tackles in the last two games.
Jan Johnson had six tackles plus a pass defensed and a QB hurry. Cam Brown also had six tackles and a pass defensed. Additionally, Brown had a tackle for loss.
Ellis Brooks only had one tackle, but he recovered the fumble that was forced by Jayson Oweh. True freshman Brandon Smith didn’t record a tackle but had a QB hurry.
The linebackers also deserve much of the credit for the dominant run Penn State run defense, who only allowed 2.7 yards per carry as I mentioned earlier.