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UNIVERSITY PARK -- Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State's 45-0 victory over Marshall on Saturday at Beaver Stadium:
Play of the game: On fourth-and-1 from its own 22, with 4:38 left in the first half, Penn State went for it and Carson Hansen gained 10 yards to sustain what became a touchdown drive, extending the Lions' lead to 24-0 and putting the game away if it hadn't been already.
Offensive player of the game: Lion wide receiver Koby Howard had six catches for 161 yards -- 76 after the catch -- and a touchdown.
Defensive player of the game: State rush end Caleb Bacon made six tackles, including three for loss.
Most telling statistic: The Lions averaged 17.3 yards on 20 catches.
Hidden statistic: The Lions outgained Marshall 163-35 in the first quarter.
Best run: Howard caught a 16-yard pass and then alertly cut back for another 10 to set up a touchdown that extended the Nits' lead to 17-0.
Best pass: Rocco Becht zinged an 8-yard TD pass in the end zone to tight end Ben Brahmer.
Best catch: Howard reached over Marshall cornerback Brayden Hall to snag a 26-yarder pass in the third quarter.
Catch it, will ya: PSU didn't have any drops.
Hold it, won't ya: The Lions didn't fumble.
Best block: On the fourth-and-1 (see play of game), the Lions inserted backup tight end Finn Furmanek of State College at fullback, and he helped spring Hansen's run.
Best tackle: With the Lions up 10-0, Nit safety Marcus Neal Jr. stopped Toby Payne a yard shy of a Marshall first down, forcing a punt.
Best hit: PSU special teamer Cael Brezina decked Judah Price on a first-quarter kickoff return.
Best kick: PSU punter Nathan Tiyce checked up a 42-yarder at the Marshall 1 in the fourth quarter.
Worst penalty: Marshall was hit with a 15-yard sideline interference flag on the opening kickoff, advancing PSU to the Herd's 35.
Best call: Some fans (inexplicably) booed, but liked Matt Campbell taking a Ryan Barker 38-yard field goal on fourth-and-3 from the Herd 20 to open the scoring.
Worst call: Not a day for worsts.
Best effort: Nit backup safety Bryson Williams made a diving interception in the fourth quarter.
Best moment: During the pre-game, Penn State honored the late Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, the school's longtime team doctor who passed away suddenly in May.
Unsung hero: Lion redshirt freshman Zay Robinson caught a 39-yard TD and returned the opening kickoff 34 yards.