In 2018, Penn State football’s rushing offense jumped to another level, averaging 204.8 yards per game on the ground, which ranked 29th in the nation. The Nittany Lions feasted on opponents. They averaged 5.1 yards per carry and rushed for 34 touchdowns. The run game improved, because of a better offensive line, but it also had to step up with an inconsistent passing game. The rushing offense this coming season would help usher in a new era at QB if they could continue their improvements.
Obviously, Penn State loses a huge chunk of that production with the departure of its two leading rushers in quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Miles Sanders.