Fast, physical Penn State defense a challenge for Memphis offense
The Tigers are gearing up for Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, seen here Nov. 23, and the Nittany Lions. "They don't have many weak links," says new coach Ryan SIiverfield. (Jay LaPrete/AP)
The Penn State defense presents a tall task for the Memphis offense in the Dec. 28 Cotton Bowl Classic. But that is only one aspect of the balanced Nittany Lions.
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Jonah Jordan
Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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