Penn State's offensive coordinator addresses team's run game struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Penn State's offensive coordinator, Taylor Mouser, expressed concerns about the team's run game following underwhelming performances in the first two weeks of the season. Although the Nittany Lions recorded 148 rushing yards against Marshall, Mouser noted that only James Peoples surpassed 4.4 yards per carry. Mouser refrained from placing blame on the players, taking responsibility for the execution of plays. He acknowledged the need for improvement, especially as the team has faced challenges against lower-ranked opponents. The upcoming games will be critical for the team to address these issues and establish a more effective offensive strategy.
- •Taylor Mouser cites run game struggles after two games this season.
- •Nittany Lions had 148 rushing yards against Marshall.
- •James Peoples is the only back averaging over 4.4 yards per carry.
- •Mouser takes responsibility for the team's offensive issues.
- •Improvement in run game is crucial for upcoming matchups.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State's Offensive Coordinator Gives Blunt Assessment to Issues
"It's not unfair to say things haven't gone as planned just yet.
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