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Penn State running back role predictions for 2022 season

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr01/15/22

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Tampa, Florida: Keyvone Lee rushed only four times in Penn State's 24-10 loss to Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. (Steve Manuel BWI)

Penn State football's running back room has been in a state of constant churn since Noah Cain's injury to star the 2020 season. Now, with the former starter headed to the transfer portal, there are more questions than ever. Yes, Keyvone Lee ended the season as the team's lead back, but Lee is a somewhat limited player based on what we've seen of his skills over two seasons in the Nittany Lion backfield. So instead of trying to determine pecking order or a snap distribution this early in the process, let's take a look at the roles that each player can fill based on their talents and strengths.

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