Penn State Football: 5 key ingredients to upsetting Ohio State at the horseshoe

Penn State Football finding special teams magic

As can be the case so often in college football, some special teams magic and miscues can have a heavy impact on a game.

It is very likely that the Nittany Lion offense will struggle to consistently move the ball against the Buckeyes, so the return game could play a major role in allowing Penn State Football to have a chance in this one.

First, a punt or kick return for a touchdown to steal a quick seven points would be big.

But, even if not, a big return that puts the Nittany Lion offense in good starting field position would also be a plus.

As for kicking and punting, if Jordan Stout can flip the field with some long punts, as well as be able to pin the Buckeye offense deep a few times, it would help out Penn State Football’s defense tremendously.

Even if Stout could drill a long field goal at some point to steal 3 points rather than having to punt the ball away, that could be helpful as well.

Finally, if the Lions’ special teams could block a field goal and/or a punt during this game, that would greatly increase the chances of a possible upset.

Nobody realizes how important special teams is until it decides a game. Maybe Penn State will be so fortunate on Saturday night.