How can Penn State Football replace Noah Cain?

Oct 26, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) hands the ball off to running back Noah Cain (21) during the first quarter of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 24, 2020; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) fakes a hand off to Penn State Nittany Lions running back Devyn Ford (28) the first quarter of the game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Ride with Ford

When Cain went out, sophomore Devyn Ford took over the bulk of the snaps. He carried the ball 20 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. The only problem is, that touchdown more or less cost Penn State the game. The proper play was for Ford to slide down instead of scoring. Indiana was then able to get the ball back and tie the game. That play is a concern about his awareness, but the talent is there.

Getting his first career start against Ohio State won’t be easy, but he’ll have to be up to the challenge for Penn State to have any chance Saturday night against the Buckeyes.

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