Midseason evaluations highlight struggles for Penn State offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Penn State football faces challenges midway through the season, with poor performance on offense. After a promising start, the Nittany Lions have seen their quarterback Rocco Becht's effectiveness decline sharply, with a completion percentage dropping to under 60 percent and five interceptions during Big Ten play. The running backs are struggling severely, averaging only 2.2 yards per carry in conference games, while the offensive line has been unable to provide adequate support. The receiving unit shows mixed results, impacted by the injury to Koby Howard. Analysts provide midseason grades for each position group's performance.
- •Rocco Becht's completion percentage dropped to 59.8 in Big Ten games.
- •Running backs averaged only 2.2 yards per carry in four conference games.
- •Koby Howard's injury hindered the receiving unit's performance.
- •Offensive line struggles contributed to overall offensive issues.
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — Midseason evaluations of Penn State's offense
"Penn State football is struggling halfway through the season. See our midseason grades for the Nittany Lions offense.
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