Penn State has one of the best offenses in college football, and in my opinion, is the most diverse. They currently are nationally ranked in the top eight in scoring with 52.8 points per game, rushing with 274.3 rushing yards per game, and total yards with 538.5 yards per game. The No. 12 Penn State offense is led by their quarterback Daryll Clark with seven touchdowns and only one interception. This team looks practically unstoppable on offense.
So what is it that makes this team so great? First of all, they have a solid running game with four regular ball-carriers. Evan Royster leads the ground game with an average of 8.1 yards per carry, and his back-up Stephfon Green has an average of 7.3 yards per carry. So which one of these all-star running backs do you put most of your attention towards? Go for one, and the other will punish you. Not only do the opposing defenses have to watch the running backs, but the quarterback as well. The mobile quarterback Daryll Clark is averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Defenses need to be aware of Clark so that he doesn't scramble away for a big gain when the defenders are focused on the running backs.
Not only can Clark scramble for a first down, but he can also throw the ball to one of his many talented receivers. Penn State has three big target receivers who are all averaging over 14 yards per carry. This means Clark has several recievers that are all capable of making big plays, delivering a stike to opposing defenders. Opposing defenses cannot go asleep against this guy, or he will throw it deep and hit a receiver for a huge gain.
Penn State is 4-0 right now and have blown their opponents away by a minimum of 31 points. Is there anyone who can stop this offensive powerhouse? We will have to wait and see.
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