When Penn State hired Andy Kotelnicki to take over the role of offensive coordinator, it was expected the Nittany Lions would have some new tricks to unveil this season. In an attempt to inject some new juice into the offense after a lack of explosive plays last season, Kotelnicki has delivered with an uptick in big gain plays this season. However, one of the newest wrinkles seen in the Penn State offense is sending a certain player in motion before the snap.
While most teams will send a wide receiver or tight end in motion, Kotelnicki has a completely different idea. Penn State has been sending offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane in motion. The results have been fascinating to watch as Ioane creates an extra blocker no defensive player wants to go up against in that situation. He has been delivering a couple of big blocks that have not gone unnoticed.
One of the latest instances of Penn State sending Ioane in lotion led to some terrific social media reactions during the UCLA game, with the official Fox college football social media account loving every second of it.
OH MY GOODNESS 😱
OL Olaivavega Ioane in motion just mad a MASSIVE hit 😳@PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/W6HqpBXiEa
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 5, 2024
The odds feel pretty good we will continue to see this play design in the coming weeks. Until somebody figures out how to combat it, it could become a key play in the playbook.
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