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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Nov 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) runs with the ball while Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Micah McFadden (47) pursues during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

2. More Quarterback Runs

This is something the coaching staff wanted to avoid this season because of how banged up Sean Clifford got towards the end of last season.

Backup quarterback Will Levis got one snap in a wildcat scenario this past week, it resulted in a lost fumble. The staff likes his physicality and running style, and with the power back Cain out, he could get more short yardage opportunities.

Clifford was the team’s leading rusher on Saturday with 17 carries for 119 yards and a score. Clifford constantly running the ball that many times a game just isn’t sustainable for the entire season.

The quarterbacks will definitely run more, but it shouldn’t become a habit.

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