Stanley and McSorely Square Off In Pivotal Big Ten Clash
RedCup Intern
Posted On October 25
#18 Iowa (6-1) @ #17 Penn State (5-2)
Statistical Leaders:
Iowa
Nate Stanley (QB): 119/195, 1,559 yards, 16 TDs, 6 INTs
Toren Young (RB): 82 carries, 403 yards, 2 TDS
T.J. Hockenson (WR): 25 catches, 424 yards, 3 TDS
Previous Result: Win over Maryland, 23-0
Penn State
Trace McSorely (QB): 111/206, 1,461 yards, 11 TDs, 3 INTs
Miles Sanders (RB): 119 carries, 772 yards, 8 TDs
KJ Hamler (WR): 22 catches, 401 yards, 5 TDs
Previous Result: Win over Indiana, 33-28
3 Biggest Things To Watch For:
1. Can Penn State’s defense slow down Iowa TE Noah Fant?
2. Will Miles Sanders be able to get going against that tough Iowa front seven?
3. Who will win the battle of the Big Ten’s two hottest QBs?
3 Bold Predictions:
1. Penn State holds Iowa to less than 80 yards rushing.
2. Iowa leads by two scores in the fourth quarter but still loses.
3. Miles Sanders leads PSU in rushing and receiving yards.
Game Run Down:
Penn State’s season hasn’t necessarily gone to plan thus far, but this game against Iowa can mark a turning point in their season. Nate Stanley and his duo of TEs have been virtually unstoppable all season, and they will challenge a PSU defense that has been exposed at times in the secondary by big targets. However, it is hard to imagine the Nittany Lions losing at home 3 times in one season, especially with a senior in McSorely at the helm. Iowa’s stout defense will keep this one close and keep McSorely in check, but the offense won’t be able to put together enough drives to win this one in the fourth quarter. It’ll be a tight one late, but the difference between these two teams is that one side has the clutchest player in the country, and another doesn’t.
Score Prediction: Penn State 31 | Iowa 24
Game MVP: Miles Sanders | RB | Penn State
