Keeping McSorley off his game.

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Disrupting the passing game could be the key factor in this game. Trace McSorley's passing efficiency ranking has plummeted this year, as opposing defenses have effectively pressured him. His receivers haven't had enough time to get separation and have trouble holding onto the ball in traffic. Penn State still has a potent running game, but Sanders isn't the difference maker that Barkley was.

Iowa's defensive line could well pressure McSorley enough without blitzing. I do think Iowa has to be prepared to blitz just enough to disrupt blocking assignments. Give Penn State a chance to settle in and figure things out and they will quickly capitalize on it. Other teams have been aggressive with the pass rush against Penn State and it has worked.

Passing Efficiency Ranking

4. Dwayne Haskins (Ohio State) 174.1
18. David Blough (Purdue) 159.1
22. Shea Patterson (Michigan) 155.5
32. Nate Stanley (Iowa) 149.1
48. Adrian Martinez (Nebraska) 143.1
52. Alex Hornibrook (Wisconsin) 142.6
73. Peyton Ramsey (Indiana) 131.9
79. Trace McSorley (Penn State) 128.2
89. Clayton Thorson (Northwestern) 122.1
99. Zack Annexstad (Minnesota) 117.6
108. Kasim Hill (Maryland) 113.3
116. Marus Childers (Rutgers) 101.1
 
Don't you hate it when people don't respond to your thread, and seems to be a solid and informative thread!?

I agree. I think the difference this year is that Iowa can bring constant pressure with the front four and get to him even though may not get the sack. He does not have the weapons he had last year. Also, Penn St's defense is not as good this year. I think this all bodes well for Iowa.
 
Make him throw from the pocket. Have the patience to keep him contained, he's most dangerous when he escapes pressure. That actually may mean fewer sack opportunities, as long as he doesn't feel like there's room to move around.
 
homes said:
Make him throw from the pocket. Have the patience to keep him contained, he's most dangerous when he escapes pressure. That actually may mean fewer sack opportunities, as long as he doesn't feel like there's room to move around.
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Two thumps up.
 
Penn State has also been bad at third down conversions.

#10 Iowa 49.1%
#27 Purdue 44.8%
#65 Northwestern 39.7%
#91 Penn State 36.9%
 
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