Penn State Football: reasons for optimism against Maryland

Penn State Football: reasons for optimism for the matchup against Maryland

BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/05: Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) is sacked by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Chop Robinson (44) during an NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium. The Nittany Lions beat the Hoosiers 45-14. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) /

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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 05: Nicolas Singleton #10 of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

The running game

Penn State Football has one of the best running back duos in the country, and they’ll play a big role in the game this week.

Statistically, Maryland is very similar to Indiana in terms of run defense, and Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton had a good day against the Hoosiers last week.

Last week, Wisconsin had two running backs each rush for over 100 yards and a touchdown against this Maryland defense, and this week could be very similar.

If the Nittany Lions are able to replicate that success, they’ll control the ball and control the clock, making it very difficult for the Terrapins to keep up on the scoreboard.

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