Penn State superfans: Get exclusive, in-depth Nittany Lions news, analysis and recruiting updates every day. Become a PennLive Football Insider. Only $5.99 a month. Learn more. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions are 9-2 and they have fallen to two talented teams on the road. Despite numerous mistakes against Minnesota, Penn State still had a chance to beat the Golden Gophers late. And facing 20-point favorite Ohio State Saturday in Columbus, Penn State caused the Buckeyes some anxious moments in the second half, trailing by four entering the final quarter before falling 28-17. There is something to be said for battling to the end. But the reality is, PSU’s dream of a Big Ten East title is done with the loss. Let’s get to the grades … OFFENSE: C-minus. Wideout KJ Hamler (three catches, 45 yards) was largely a non-factor for most of the game and fellow wideout Jahan Dotson was held…
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