STATE COLLEGE − It was an opportunity for Penn State soccer to lastly recover from the Ohio State hump, however after poor performances on each side of the ball by Penn State, the Buckeyes proceed their profitable streak over the Nittany Lions.

Here is your Penn State report card from the sport.

Penn State soccer offense: D

It was one of many uglier video games for Penn State’s offense. After driving 61 yards for a subject aim on the opening drive, the Nittany Lions solely accrued 38 yards on the next three drives. Drew Allar’s interception, whereas not fully his fault, got here at a horrible time as Penn State was first-and-goal on the finish of the primary half.

If it is any comfort, Allar’s knee held up advantageous as he was the staff’s second-leading rusher. However the offense did not make performs when it mattered most. The offense didn’t recover from 300 yards, which is not sufficient to beat elite groups.

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Protection: C-

The protection gave itself probabilities by making massive performs. Zion Tracy recorded a pick-six on Ohio State’s opening drive, Zakee Wheatly saved a landing by punching the ball out of Will Howard’s fingers to pressure a touchback and Abdul Carter received to the quarterback for 2 sacks.

However the Nittany Lions routinely gave up cross completions within the flats, and Howard discovered the smooth spots as a rule. Moreover, Ohio State transformed 40% of its third-down makes an attempt, to not point out two penalties – offside on Carter and a taunting penalty on Dominic DeLuca – within the second quarter that prolonged a drive.

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Particular groups: A-

The particular groups had been comparatively constant for the Nittany Lions. Ryan Barker made each of his subject aim makes an attempt and extra-point tries, and Nick Singleton averaged 22 yards per return on kickoffs. Except for one less-than-stellar punt, the particular groups unit held its personal in opposition to the Buckeyes.

Teaching: D

The play-calling to get Penn State into scoring place within the fourth quarter was glorious, however working the very same play thrice is inexcusable. In a sport the place the offense was struggling, making an attempt one thing completely different on third down or going for a subject aim would’ve been higher. As an alternative, Ohio State was capable of make the cease and run out the clock.

General: D+

Penn State made the performs to offer itself an opportunity to win a pivotal sport, but it surely didn’t capitalize on a number of fronts whereas hurting itself with errors and poor execution.