Penn State's zone blitz crushes Rutgers: Film Study

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On3 image — Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter has emerged as the team's top linebacker in recent weeks with seven pressures and two sacks to go with eight tackles according to PFF. (Photo: Dan Althouse/BWI)

Another week, another dominating performance from the Penn State defense. Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s squad dropped the hammer on Rutgers this weekend, winning 55-10 and scoring two defensive touchdowns on the way. Yet it wasn’t smooth sailing the entire game. Rutgers shot out to an early lead thanks to miscues and a positive game plan for the Scarlet Knights. First, we’ll dissect what they were doing early and how Penn State adjusted. Then we’ll take a look at some of the definitive performances of the game.