Penn State has fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after struggling to move the ball in losses to Ohio State and Michigan.
Penn State has fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich one day after the Nittany Lions struggled to move the ball against Michigan in a 24-15 loss. The news was first reported by the Centre Daily Times. Penn State was averaging nearly 38 points per game in its third season under Yurcich, with talented former five-star quarterback Drew Allar taking the reins under center. However, the Nittany Lions have struggled mightily in their biggest games of the season.
21 loss at Ohio State and 238 total yards — including just 74 passing yards — and 15 points at home against Michigan on Saturday. Allar's only touchdown pass of the game came with two minutes left and Penn State already behind by multiple scores. Penn State head coach James Franklin criticized the offensive playcalling after the loss to Michigan. 'We've got to do a better job of calling a game to allow our quarterback to get into rhythm,' Franklin said. 'That is critical.
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