Penn State postgame report card: Grading Nittany Lions vs. Washington
Penn State held off a late Washington comeback to win 28 to 25, but defensive lapses raise concerns for the team.
Penn State's Nittany Lions secured a 28-25 victory over the Washington Huskies, marking their second consecutive Big Ten win. Quarterback Rocco Becht, while not reaching a complete Big Ten performance, showed promise early on with 193 passing yards and two touchdowns. Running backs Carson Hansen and Cam Wallace, however, struggled to reach 200 yards, with Hansen amassing 119 yards and a touchdown and Wallace adding 56 yards.
Star receiver Chase Sowell, back from injury, was the offensive standout, hauling in four catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. The defense, which held the Huskies to only six points and 114 yards in the first half, faltered in the second, allowing 183 yards and 19 points. Special teams performed adequately, with punt returner Zay Robinson having the most productive single return for 10 yards.
Head coach Matt Campbell's team nearly clinched a flawless game in the first half, but ultimately stumbled in the final quarter, leading to a C+ overall grading for the performance.
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