Penn State Football

Nittany Lions’ Trace McSorley, Jason Cabinda earn national awards

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Penn State letterman Ki-Jana Carter congratulates Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley after a touchdown during the Nittany Lions’ 42-13 rout of Michigan. McSorley was named the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week on Tuesday.
Penn State letterman Ki-Jana Carter congratulates Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley after a touchdown during the Nittany Lions’ 42-13 rout of Michigan. McSorley was named the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week on Tuesday. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com

Fresh off a 42-13 rout of Michigan, Penn State football players Trace McSorley and Jason Cabinda picked up national awards on Tuesday.

McSorley was named the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week. Cabinda picked up his second Lott IMPACT Defensive Player of the Week honor.

McSorley finished the game 17-of-26 passing for 282 yards and one score through the air. He also added contributions with his legs, recording 76 yards and three rushing scores.

Cabinda led the Nittany Lions with 13 tackles and had a half sack. He also forced his second career fumble.

This story was originally published October 24, 2017 at 8:43 PM with the headline "Nittany Lions’ Trace McSorley, Jason Cabinda earn national awards."

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