The Penn State Nittany Lions football program officially ended its spring practice session on Saturday with an interesting spring game in front of an announced 68,000 at Beaver Stadium. The Blue Team upended the White Team 17-7, but the other than the bragging rights associated with the Blue Team's win, Saturday was more about getting a look at the very near future of Nittany Lions football.
Here’s 3 Things We Learned From The Penn State Spring Football Game.
1. Christian Hackenburg Is Still A Game-Changer When He Has Time
The Blue Team's offensive line let him down to the tune of five sacks in the first half, but starting QB Christian Hackenburg was impressive when he was given time to set his feet and throw. Hackenburg led the Blue Team to two early scoring drives for 10 points, playing off the run in such a way to breed optimism about the team's offensive evolution going into 2015.
2. The Defense Is Its Swarming, Impressive Self
There was pressure coming from every direction from both defenses, as each unit combined solid work in the secondary with a number of eye-popping plays on the pass rush. The offense is a major work in progress, but the defense is great enough to keep Penn State in ball games until the team's attack starts to fully click.
3. The Future Is Bright In Happy Valley
The on-field product was plenty interesting and chock full of impact players, but the prospects in attendance at Beaver Stadium provided a window into what head coach James Franklin's efforts on the recruiting trail are starting to yield. In attendance were pair of 2016 four-star talents from Philadelphia Imhotep Charter, tight end Naseir Upshur and defensive lineman Shaka Toney, along with a litany of other prep athletes who could end up being the future of Penn State football.
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