Report Card: Grading Penn State’s win over Villanova

REPORT CARD: Penn State’s passing game earned high marks in a win against Villanova while the running game can improve

Running Backs: D

The running backs continue to struggle. What was interesting was that at halftime, James Franklin mentioned that the running backs play better than the stats show. Baylor transfer running back John Lovett was noted as one of Penn State’s most impactful offensive players for today’s game, and he finished with just 11 carries for 45 yards. This could’ve been a game where the run game could slowly start to find their groove. But there just wasn’t anything clicking today.

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