Penn State coaches discuss fixing struggling run game ahead of Buffalo matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell and offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser addressed the team's underwhelming running game in a press conference on September 15. The Nittany Lions have not had a 100-yard rusher or a single run longer than 16 yards this season. Despite recent victories over lesser opponents, the running backs have struggled, averaging just 155.5 rushing yards per game. Mouser took responsibility for the run game’s shortcomings and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of Saturday’s final non-conference game against Buffalo.
- •Penn State has not achieved a 100-yard rusher this season.
- •The Nittany Lions are averaging 155.5 rushing yards per game.
- •Matt Campbell and Taylor Mouser emphasize need for improvement.
- •Upcoming game against Buffalo is seen as a chance to fix issues.
- •Injuries have affected key players like Carson Hansen.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Campbell, Taylor Mouser dissect Penn State football struggles
"Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell and offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser detailed the struggling run game and hopes to fix it.
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