Saquon Barkley had already rocked Ohio State in this game, taking the opening kickoff 97 yards to the house. Then in the second quarter, Penn State already up by the score of 14-3, Barkley his third carry of the game 36 yards for his second score of the game, skirting the left sideline to get into the end zone.
More Saquon #devy @DFF_Devy pic.twitter.com/ahv8n4U8rv
— Greg Brandt (@devywarehouse) October 28, 2017
This second score put the Nittany Lions up huge, 21-3, early in this game. It also got folks on social media riled up.
We are rapidly approaching the "Saquon wins the Heisman no matter what happens now" portion of the season.
— Marchy Madnesson (@LockyLockerson) October 28, 2017
Sometimes it is as simple as one teaming having Saquon and the other team doesn't.
— Student Union Sports (@StudentUSports) October 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/TinaAguayoTV/status/924373652329713665
Saquon pic.twitter.com/KgCsgX9ozK
— Brian J. Haddad (@BrianJHaddad) October 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/andrewrobertny/status/924374249002844160
https://twitter.com/ToddShamTodd/status/924374260516376576
Me calculating all the ways @Eagles & @HowieRoseman can trade up to get Saquon Barkley in the draft. pic.twitter.com/aYOL32fjo8
— Satoru Bibjo 🐘 (@apierrelouis_) October 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/edertweets/status/924374578989797378
“Who is: Saquon Barkley?”#JeopardySports #MICHvsPSU pic.twitter.com/yvFQ88Saf0
— Jeopardy! Sports (@JeopardySports) October 22, 2017
Saquon’s more dynamic than Ezekiel Elliott and doesn’t come with any off-the-field concerns. He’s a top-5 pick.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) October 28, 2017
It’s clear at this point that the Heisman Trophy is Barkley’s to lose. It’s also clear that Penn State is a dynamo, and that James Franklin needs to keep using Barkley as much as possible.