Penn State superstar running back Saquon Barkley took the opening kickoff back 98 yards for a touchdown en route to 221 all-purpose yards in the Nittany Lions' 45-14 victory over Indiana on Saturday at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The Heisman Trophy contender racked up 56 yards on 20 carries and 51 yards on four catches in the blowout win. He also threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to DaeSean Hamilton in the fourth quarter on a trick play.
His electrifying start on special teams was highlighted by the Big Ten Network:
Barkley developed into one of the top offensive playmakers in the nation over the past two years.