3 Reasons why Penn State Football beats Michigan

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle (97) reacts following a tackle on Indiana Hoosiers running back Stephen Carr (not pictured) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle (97) reacts following a tackle on Indiana Hoosiers running back Stephen Carr (not pictured) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
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Penn State Football, Sean Clifford
Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports)

Another week to get healthy for Penn State Football QB Sean Clifford 

Penn State Football quarterback Sean Clifford has looked increasingly more mobile since his apparent rib injury against Iowa, and told the media this week this is the best he has felt since the injury.

Clifford has thrown for over 360 yards in his last two games against Ohio State and Maryland to go with four touchdowns over that span.

He has not used his legs as much as we are used to but said this week that is more to do with the looks he’s getting from defenses than it is his health.

The Michigan defense has not given up a passing touchdown in over a month, however they have not faced a passing attack this year as potent as the Nittany Lions led by Jahan Dotson who is coming off a historic performance Saturday against Maryland.

If the Penn State Football offensive line can hold up in pass protection against a very good Michigan pass rush, Clifford should have a good day against this untested Wolverines secondary.

When Michigan plays man-to-man coverage, look for Clifford to use his legs to extend drives and pick up key first downs.