While most fans will point to Penn State’s inability to punch it in during the fourth quarter, it was actually a solid night for the running game. After averaging less than 3 yards per carry against Wisconsin, Auburn, and Villanova, the Penn State offense racked up 199 rushing yards on an efficient 4.9 yards per carry.
Leading the way was Keyvone Lee who, despite only getting eight carries, finished the game with 74 yards; thanks in large part due to a 44-yard scamper. Lee is far from a finished product — from the fumbles (none tonight!) to remembering that he’s a 239-pound back, Lee has a ways to go before he’s garnering 20+ carries a game consistently.