interceptions. Penn State's pass-catching corps is largely re-
liant on two players: WR
K.J. Hamler (54 catches, 858 yards,
eight TDs) and TE Pat Freiermuth (41 catches, 468 yards,
seven TDs). Jahan Dotson has been emerging as a comple-
mentary threat, with 24 receptions for 462 yards and four
TDs. But another up-and-coming young receiver, Justin
Shorter, entered the transfer portal a few days before the
Rutgers game and has been removed from Penn State's roster.
PSU has done an excellent job of getting its running backs in-
volved in the passing game, as Brown, Slade, Cain and Ford
have combined to make 37 receptions for 314 yards and one
TD. Memphis ranks third in the AAC in pass defense, as oppo-
nents have completed 52.9 percent of their attempts for 2,609
yards, with 14 TD passes and 10 interceptions. FS Quindell
Johnson and SS Sanchez Blake Jr. have two interceptions
apiece, while six other players each have one interception. At
times, Memphis has had a solid pass rush. The Tigers , but he said he
MEMPHIS
PASS GAME
vs. PENN STATE
PASS DEFENSE
MEMPHIS
RUN GAME
vs. PENN STATE
RUN DEFENSE
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