NittanyNation - Three things we know, three we don't after Penn State's 4-0 start

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Three things we know, three we don't after Penn State's 4-0 start, including a work in progress on the offensive line. From Dylan_RivalsPRZ:

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Against less explosive wide receiver rooms, it's already been a struggle for Penn State in the middle of the field and while not all of that falls on the linebackers, a majority of it does. Against the pass, the Nittany Lions' linebackers simply are not enough of a threat to disrupt opposing offenses.

That being said, Penn State has yet to find a wide receiver who has stepped into the No. 3 wide receiver role this year. While the Nittany Lions have certainly gotten playing time for wide receivers up-and-down their depth chart, the lack of a third option at the position remains a glaring issue. if they hope to beat the likes of Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio State, they'll need at least a third wide receiver to emerge going forward.Special teams overall for Penn State this season haven't exactly been a strength.

When it comes to redshirt freshman Sander Sahaydak, once the country's top-ranked high school kicker, the Penn State coaching staff has yet to show trust in the Bethlehem native. He's attempted just one field goal in his career, a 56-yard attempt against Central Michigan that ultimately ended up short.

All in all, compared to where Penn State was coming into the season, the Nittany Lions 4-0 start has been impressive and they've been a much better team than expected. They pulled out an impressive victory on the road against Purdue, were thoroughly dominant against Ohio and Auburn and despite a sluggish second quarter, was never out of control against Central Michigan. Their matchup against Northwestern this weekend should be much like their last three, at least on paper.

 

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