Penn State’s overall stock took a hit in week 1 as the Nittany Lions took a loss in excruciating fashion to host Indiana.
Today, however, we’ll start with the bright spots, of which there were a few for Penn State.
STOCK UP
Under the guidance and tutelage of first-year defensive line coach John Scott Jr., Penn State defensive ends Shaka Toney and Jayson Oweh shone against the Hoosiers. Toney led the Nittany Lions with seven tackles, including two sacks which should’ve ended the game and an additional QB pressure. He also had the highest pass-rush win rate in the national according to Pro Football Focus at 41 percent.