Penn State Football: key players vs Purdue

Key player on offense – Keyvone Lee (RB)

As was mentioned in the previous slide, Penn State Football needs to get the running game going this year; and it needs to start right away in week one.

Although freshmen Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen figure to get a lot of touches in week one, as the veteran in the room and someone who averaged just shy of five yards per carry over the past two years despite sup-par run blocking, Keyvone Lee will likely start against the Boilermakers.

Not only will it be important for Lee to consistently pick up positive chunks of yardage, but it will also be important for him to keep the football secure: as fumbles is something he has struggled with in the past. Avoiding turnovers is one of our keys to success against Purdue, and Keyvone Lee and the rest of the running backs will play a big role in doing so.

Lastly, the Nittany Lions should have a lead in the fourth quarter, and they’ll need to be able to run the ball to keep the clock moving at that point: another thing that they’ve struggled with for years.

If Penn State’s third year back from Florida can hold onto the football and rush for north of five yards per carry on Thursday night, especially late in the game, the Nittany Lions will likely come away with a win.