Despite replacing a three-year starting quarterback in Trace McSorley, Penn State’s offense has potential to return to its high-flying ways from 2016 and 2017 when it ranked among the most prolific in college football. Heck, with the way James Franklin and co. have brought top-tier talent to Penn State in recent years (you’ll notice a recurring theme below), the offense has the potential to take a giant leap forward in 2019 and beyond. Here are five key players to watch on Saturday who could be helping the Nittany Lions light up the scoreboard for the next several seasons:
Zack Kuntz TE #82
Penn State returns Pat Friermuth, who has a strong chance of being first-team All-Big Ten this fall, as well as Nick Bowers, who has proven to be a reliable passcatcher whenever he’s on the field.