Penn State's running game went from being a mere afterthought to becoming the focal point of the offense in the span of a year, and it looks like we've only begun to see what this unit is capable of.
Fewer than 300 yards allowed, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, and three points allowed. Penn State's defense is back.
James Franklin wouldn't hand out the game ball for Saturday's game to Saquon Barkley or Akeel Lynch. He wouldn't give it to a defensive player that helped allow only three points either. Instead, he'd give it to junior punter Chris Gulla.
A depleted Rutgers team came into Beaver Stadium on Saturday night looking for revenge for last year's three-point loss in Piscataway, and to spark a rivalry. It did not do those things.
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Safety Jordan Lucas announced before the Rutgers game that he will no longer wear jersey #9 this year, and will instead go with #5 in honor of Wartman-White for the 2015 season.