Penn State Football: takeaways from Franklin's Monday announcements

Penn State Football: takeaways from Monday’s depth chart announcements

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Todd Summers #86 of the Villanova Wildcats carries the ball against Tyler Elsdon #43 of the Penn State Nittany Lions 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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Penn State senior offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad talks with a reporter during football media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in State College.Hes Dr 080622 Psumedia /

The battle at guard

There has been an uber-important competition between three players for two starting spots this offseason. Landon Tengwall, Sal Wormley, and Hunter Nourzad have been competing for months to win the starting jobs at guard and hopefully help this unit turn it around.

We don’t have a definite two starters, but we know that the Cornell transfer in Nourzad will get plenty of early opportunities.

Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad will play starter reps at both guard positions, per Franklin
— Spencer Ripchik (@RipchikSpencer) August 29, 2022

Perhaps this adds more confusion than clarity, but at least we have an idea of what to expect.

Does this mean that Wormley and Tengwall will start, but Nourzad will still get a shot? That seems like the most likely scenario.

It’s great to have some options at multiple spots along the offensive line, which is a sign that the depth could be improved.

Regardless of how the two guard positions play out, hopefully the performance by whoever is out there is better than 2021.

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