Crazy stats that Defined Penn State Football's Win Over Villanova

3 Crazy stats that defined Penn State Football’s win over Villanova

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Parker Washington #3 of the Penn State Nittany Lions scores a touchdown against Kshawn Schulters #32 of the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 25, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

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PJ Mustipher #97 of the Penn State Nittany Lions (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Penn State Football’s Tackles For Loss

This Penn State Football defense tallied eight tackles for loss against Villanova on Saturday. Linebacker Brandon Smith led in the tackle for loss category with two, and transfers Arnold Ebiketie and Derrick Tangelo each added 1.5 tackles for loss.

Three out of those eight tackles for loss came by way of the sack for the Nittany Lions.

This defense held the Wildcats to just three points until the fourth quarter when all of the starters, and even some of the second string defenders, were watching from the sideline, and tackles for loss was a big reason why.

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