Grading the cougars: B+
Quarterback: B+
Lobbestael’s efficient play is overshadowed by the loss of Lopina and Rogers.
Running backs: B+
Ivory is healthy and he’s running like it, Tardy is solid, and Staden had a highlight-reel run.
Receivers: B
The tight ends carried the load – and the PSU linebackers down- field.
Offensive line: B
Run blocking was an A, but too many times backside rush was hardly touched.
Defensive line: B
This was a night to get to the passer but only reserves had sacks.
Linebackers: A-
Higgins and Trent had interceptions and the group rarely missed a tackle.
Defensive backs: B+
Should have been an A, but four or five dropped interception tries take it down a notch.
Coaching: A-
The defensive scheme was near perfect while the loss of the top two quarterbacks was overcome.
Special teams: B+
Really not much to do but kickoff and Rooney put a couple into the end zone.