One Ethan Grunkemeyer throw changed everything for Penn State vs. Michigan State

It was a 10-7 game midway through the second quarter when Penn State’s offense took the field against Michigan State on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

On first down from the PSU 25, the Lions, trailing by three points, were thinking big. Big play.

Lions wideout Devonte Ross, the outside receiver in a twin set to the left, broke inside Kyron Hudson and raced down the middle of the field. Soon he was wide open near the Spartans’ 45.

Penn State’s offensive line, with an assist from tight end Khalil Dinkins and running back Kaytron Allen, provided quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer with a clean pocket. The redshirt freshman was able to step into his throw from the Penn State 18.

The ball arrived in Ross’ hands at the Spartans’ 31. No one was going to catch him.

Penn State was now in front 14