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Big Ten Week 1 Power Rankings: Illinois Makes Strong Opening Claim

By Noah Strackbein

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Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

No. 9 Penn State

Week 1 result – 33-13 win over Kent State

Penn State had a great opportunity to open up 2016 with a blowout. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen like it should have, which is why they still find themselves in the bottom half of the Big Ten.

Don’t get it wrong, a 33-13 victory over Kent State is an impressive win. The way the game played out didn’t help the Nittany Lions. They started off to slow to truly have a significant win, and they need to work on their redzone offense, especially with Trace McSorley, in oder to have the success they want in 2016.

The win still keeps them near the middle of the conference, but they have a chance to prove themselves this season and they need to take advantage of it.

Early indications show that the Nittany Lions could have one of their better seasons in recent years. They’ll need to start each game the way they finished Week 1 in order to do so.

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