By DAVID MERCER Associated Press Writer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill - Needing a push to get its offense going, Penn State turned to its ground game, and a struggling offensive line came through.
Evan Royster and Stephfon Green punished Illinois on a windy and wet day, getting plenty of room to run behind the
Nittany Lions' offensive line in a 35-17 victory.
Green had 120 yards rushing, Royster had 105 and Penn State rolled up a total of 338 on the ground Saturday.
"We just had a sense of urgency," quarterback Daryll Clark said about Penn State's attitude in the second half, when the Lions took control of the game. "We were able to convert a lot of third downs and the running game improved tremendously. I was real excited to see that."
Penn State (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) goes back home Saturday to face Eastern Illinois before returning to Big Ten play Oct. 17 against Minnesota.
Penn State finds production on the ground
10-06-2009, 12:01 AM
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