The PSU rush defense has been inconsistent. Here's one possible explanation.
Penn State welcomes Michigan to Beaver Stadium this Saturday for a man-ball showdown. Our guys smash into their guys, theirs smash into ours. Each side continues smashing until the other side quits or is beaten unconscious. This is traditional football, the American way. Olds rejoice.
Ten games into this season, Penn State's rush defense exhibits a feast or famine quality. Consider the following rush defense game log:
| Opponent | Att | Yards | Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| at Temple | 43 | 149 | 3. |