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Run game issues, letdown factor evident in Penn State victory

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Why can't Penn State run the ball? It's baffling.

Even against Villanova, the Nittany Lions didn't get any push up front. Their offensive line was, in fact, pushed around at times by the FCS opponent.

Which is really, really troubling.

This isn't just nitpicking. This is a real concern.

Yes, No. 6 Penn State beat Villanova, 38-17, and Sean Clifford became just the second Lion quarterback to throw for more than 400 yards in a game, finishing with 401 and four touchdowns.

This was a win.