Penn State takes on Maryland this week in a matchup that could be more intriguing than people think.
Last season, Penn State blew out Maryland 31-14. However, both teams did not lose a ton offensively.
[autotag]Chop Robinson[/autotag], Maryland transfer defensive end now at Penn State, will take on his former teammates this Saturday.
Maryland’s biggest loss on offense was tight end Chigoziem Okonwu, who was a 2022 draft pick to the Tennessee Titans.
However, the Terrapins still have their two starting receivers in Rakim Jarrett and Dontay Demus Jr. returning this season.
As for Penn State, on top of bringing in Maryland transfer Robinson, they also bring back [autotag]Parker Washington[/autotag] on offense, along with Western Kentucky transfer wide receiver [autotag]Mitchell Tinsley[/autotag].
This could definitely be a trap game for the Nittany Lions. Maryland is a good team, better than what people give them credit for. Penn State has the talent, especially defensively, to win this game on Saturday.
Here are the top three defensive keys to a Penn State win against Maryland.