Here is the full breakdown of snap counts and PFF grades from Saturday. A few takeaways....
- Mike Purcell graded out very well, playing 30 snaps at center playing the bulk of snaps in the second half. Once again, will be interesting to see who gets the start at center on Friday night. Wouldn't be surprised to see them go back to Purcell as they almost certainly want to get it figured out by conference play.
- Colby McDonald played well in the 2nd half, but did not qualify for the top 5 offensive grades as he only took 9 snaps.
- Once again, very interesting to see how things shake out at that No. 2 TE spot. Preston Howard got the start Saturday night as they went with a two-TE set to open the game. He played 25 snaps to Rico Walker's 19, but still feels like Walker could end up being the No. 2 blocking back as they get into the meat of the Big Ten schedule. Also worth noting that Walker caught his lone target for a 16-yard reception. Howard didn't record a catch.
- Donnell Brown had a breakout game, seeing a major uptick in snaps with 30 and then of course he had an INT and a pass breakup in coverage. It seems Kellan Wyatt will probably get the bulk of the snaps on the edge when their opponent is run heavy. But Brown should see more snaps in obvious passing downs and he showed that he can play in coverage as well as get after the QB. I listed Brown as a D-lineman and Wyatt as a LB just because that is what the school lists them as, but they essentially play the same position.
- Nice bounce-back game by Barham, who made a number of impact plays and graded out extremely well.
- Finally, Isaac Bunyun has looked solid in the two games so far and looks likely to be a major contributor along the d-line rotation for the rest of the year.
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- Mike Purcell graded out very well, playing 30 snaps at center playing the bulk of snaps in the second half. Once again, will be interesting to see who gets the start at center on Friday night. Wouldn't be surprised to see them go back to Purcell as they almost certainly want to get it figured out by conference play.
- Colby McDonald played well in the 2nd half, but did not qualify for the top 5 offensive grades as he only took 9 snaps.
- Once again, very interesting to see how things shake out at that No. 2 TE spot. Preston Howard got the start Saturday night as they went with a two-TE set to open the game. He played 25 snaps to Rico Walker's 19, but still feels like Walker could end up being the No. 2 blocking back as they get into the meat of the Big Ten schedule. Also worth noting that Walker caught his lone target for a 16-yard reception. Howard didn't record a catch.
- Donnell Brown had a breakout game, seeing a major uptick in snaps with 30 and then of course he had an INT and a pass breakup in coverage. It seems Kellan Wyatt will probably get the bulk of the snaps on the edge when their opponent is run heavy. But Brown should see more snaps in obvious passing downs and he showed that he can play in coverage as well as get after the QB. I listed Brown as a D-lineman and Wyatt as a LB just because that is what the school lists them as, but they essentially play the same position.
- Nice bounce-back game by Barham, who made a number of impact plays and graded out extremely well.
- Finally, Isaac Bunyun has looked solid in the two games so far and looks likely to be a major contributor along the d-line rotation for the rest of the year.
More at the link below.
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