42 Penn State players had at least one snap in Saturday’s 28-10 win over Michigan State. It sure was fun rewatching the game film after a win. After two long months without a win, I had nearly forgotten
what that felt like.
NOTE: Season totals are in parentheses
Offense: 63 snaps (653)
Quarterback
Ethan Grunkemeyer: 63 (288)
Running Backs
Kaytron Allen: 46 (355)
Nicholas Singleton: 28 (315)
Wide Receivers
Kyron Hudson: 36 (465)
Trebor Peña: 27 (426)
Devonte Ross: 27 (302)
Koby Howard: 27 (87)
Liam Clifford: 3 (98)
Tyseer Denmark: 1 (26)
Tight Ends
Khalil Dinkins: 48 (401)
Luke Reynolds: 37 (317)
Andrew Rappleyea: 34 (262)
Offensive Line
Drew Shelton: 61 (611)
Vega Ioane: 61 (503)
Nick Dawkins: 61 (613)
Anthony Donkoh: 61 (509)
Nolan Rucci: 45 (501)
TJ Shanahan: 15 (336)
Cooper Cousins: 7 (98)
Eagan Boyer: 2 (6)
Defense: 49 snaps (643)
Defensive Ends
Dani Dennis-Sutton: 35 (469)
Zuriah Fisher: 33 (350)
Jaylen Harvey: 15 (125)
Yvan Kemajou: 13 (150)
Defensive Tackles
Zane Durant: 28 (411)
Xavier Gilliam: 25 (320)
Ty Blanding: 14 (118)
Alonzo Ford Jr: 12 (257)
Enai White: 5 (39)
Liam Andrews: 3 (13)
Linebackers
Amare Campbell: 49 (574)
Dominic DeLuca: 32 (408)
Keon Wylie: 19 (153)
Alex Tatsch: 9 (68)
Cornerbacks
Daryus Dixon: 47 (179)
Audavion Collins: 39 (408)
Zion Tracy: 31 (292)
Elliot Washington: 20 (207)
Kenny Woseley Jr: 8 (180)
Safeties
Zakee Wheatley: 49 (531)
King Mack: 39 (366)
Dejuan Lane: 10 (177)
Notes & Thoughts:
- Liam Andrews appeared for the first time in conference play this season.
- I had to double-check my spreadsheet to make sure that Dani Dennis-Sutton only played 35 snaps. He was so dominant that it felt like he never missed a play.
- The 49 total snaps on defense is the fewest Penn State has had this season. Credit to the defense for getting off the field efficiently and to the offense for controlling the game on the ground.
- All three tight ends had at least 34 snaps, and even with multiple tight ends out there on many plays, they still could not muster one reception in the game.
- Kyron Hudson led the receivers in snaps but did not have a catch. Peña and Ross had less playing time but were infinitely more productive.
- Daryus Dixon and King Mack have quietly become strong players in the secondary as the season has gone on. Dixon led the corners in snaps this week. Jim Knowles’ secondary blitzes overwhelmed Michigan State all afternoon.
