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T-Frank's Film Room: Hidden positives in the Penn State rushing attack

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr09/17/23

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Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Dylan Rosiek (28) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. (Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)

In a classic Big Ten battle, the Penn State Football team defeated Illinois 30-13 on Saturday. The Nittany Lion's offense struggled to find yards and points early in the game. However, thanks to five turnovers by the Illinois offense, it still managed a decisive victory, with the backups entering early in the fourth quarter.  So, what happened in the game that caused Penn State so much trouble? We'll look at the Penn State running game today in T-Frank's Film Room. In today's first installment, we'll focus on the running game and what led to the struggles for the rushing attack. Check out the video in this article for the full breakdown. 

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