Sunday Film Study: Penn State destroys UCLA's small-ball game plan

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Jaylen Reed Penn State Football On3 — Penn State safety Jaylen Reed has six pressures when blitzing this year, which is tied for fifth among all defensive backs, according to PFF. (Photo: Frank Hyatt/BWI)

The Penn State defense has a reputation around college football. Unless you're on its level, you better have a game plan to neutralize the Nittany Lion pass rush. On Saturday, UCLA entered Beaver Stadium with a banged-up and shuffled offensive line. Their goal was the same, but instead of rolling pockets, playing action, and other tricks, they decided to go another route.