Penn State Football: keys to success against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with head coach James Franklin during the first half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium on November 12, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 12: Zane Durant #28 of the Penn State Nittany Lions sacks Taulia Tagovailoa #3 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 12, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

A strong pass rush

At halftime last week against Maryland, the Terps had just 27 yards of total offense–in large part because of Penn State’s dominant pass rush that got home for numerous sacks in the first 30 minutes.

If the Nittany Lions can once again take over the game in this department, Rutgers will struggle to gain very many yards and just like last week, Penn State can put this game away before the break.

We’re pretty sure guys like Chop Robinson and Adisa Isaac will have a good game, but what would really be encouraging for Penn State Football fans is if someone like Dani Dennis-Sutton could play a lot of snaps and be able to consistently get pressure on the quarterback.

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