Scouting Penn State vs. Michigan with Clayton Sayfie of the Wolverine: BWI Daily
To help Penn State fans get a better sense of what the Nittany Lions face on Saturday, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, is joined by a special guest on the show. Clayton Sayfie, reporter for The Wolverine, joins the show to discuss the team and the game in depth. They’ll cover JJ McCarthy’s progression as a second-year quarterback, the strengths and weaknesses of the offense, and the defense’s ability to get pressure this season. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode of the show.
Scouting report on JJ McCarthy
T-Frank and Sayfie start with the Wolverines, starting quarterback JJ McCarthy. What has Sayfie seen from him this season? And how did the season start for the team at that position? They discuss McCarthy’s ascendence, an offseason injury that changed his trajectory this year, and his development as a passer. What sort of player will Penn State face on Saturday?
While McCarthy has been very good at what he’s been asked to do, can he take his game to another level against Penn State? Sayfie and T-Frank discuss the nature of the Wolverine’s offense, its strengths and weaknesses, and where McCarthy needs to take the next step. They also discuss how Penn State’s defense will present unique challenges that the team hasn’t faced this year.
Next, they discuss the offensive line for Michigan. T-Frank called them ‘average’ earlier this week, so Sayfie is here to defend the Michigan front five’s play this year. They talk about that unit’s play through the Big Ten schedule and how injuries have affected the group this season.
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Can Penn State score on the Michigan defense?
After spending extensive time on the offense, they shift to the Michigan defense and what the Penn State offense will see on Saturday. They start up front with Mazi Smith and Mike Morris, the defensive tackle and edge rusher that lead the unit. How important are they, and how well does Michigan use that duo? Next, Sayfie and T-Frank discuss how the Wolverines deploy the defensive line and which players fans need to be aware of on Saturday.
Lastly, they look at the Michigan secondary and what Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford will throw against this weekend. Are they capable of taking the ball away? They discuss the unit’s talent and how they’ve replaced Daxton Hill, who now plays in the NFL. Finally, they close out the show with some predictions and discuss how close this game feels.
