The second half of Saturday’s game between Penn State and Rutgers might be more interesting than the first. No, the Nittany Lions aren’t going to be locked in a close affair with the Scarlet Knights; James Franklin’s squad is a 28-point favorite for a reason.
But in the third and fourth quarters of an expected blowout, we ought to get an extended look at Penn State’s future.
Fifteen true freshmen have played for the Nittany Lions this season, 12 more than 2017. A few have become full-time starters; others are working their way into the Nittany Lions’ garbage time rotation.