Penn State (2-0) kicks off its Week 3 matchup against Kent State (1-1) at noon Saturday in Beaver Stadium. Here are the five things you should keep an eye on:
LB Micah Parsons and his increasing playing time
There’s a reason why Parsons was a five-star prospect who was widely regarded as one of the top-10 high school players in the nation. In high school, at 241 pounds, he ran a laser-timed 4.66-second 40-yard dash. By comparison, fourth-round NFL draft pick Micah Kiser — a Virginia MLB who weighs 238 pounds — also ran a 4.