Special Teams
Grade: B
Penn State didn’t put any kickers out for a field goal try after having some struggles in Week 1, but they never needed a field goal. So that may be something to watch moving into Week 3. [autotag]Riley Thompson[/autotag] punted just twice for an average of 45.5 yards per punt, pinning one inside the 20-yard line.
Nick Singleton had 26 kickoff return yards and was helped by a fair catch on a ball that looked to take him out of bounds deep in Penn State’s end (the kickoff was initially ruled out of bounds as Singleton caught it and was moved to the 25-yard line after video review confirmed Singleton’s fair catch signal).
[autotag]Kaden Saunders[/autotag] was Penn State’s only punt returner, but he has yet to break loose for a big return. Saunders fielded five punts and returned for a total of 20 yards.