Mouser Takes Blame for Run Game Struggles | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser is owning the struggles in the run game, calling current performance “mediocre” and stressing that improvement begins with him. While the passing game shines with explosive plays, Mouser demands dominance on the ground—even when defenses stack the box. He admits lapses in execution, like failing to score from five yards out, but insists the issue isn’t play-calling—it’s execution and attention to detail. Mouser also addressed why running back Quinton Martin Jr. didn’t see snaps against Temple, explaining it was to test a new package with Koby Howard at RB, and that Martin’s role will come. He also admits he hasn’t done enough to showcase Carson Hansen, an all-conference runner last year, and says better playcalling is needed to unlock the entire backfield. With non-conference play winding down, Mouser remains laser-focused on turning the ground game into a weapon—and he’s determined to make it happen through smarter, more executable schemes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/penn-state-football-taylor-mouser-grades-his-playcalling-harshly-through-2-games More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33c9ad08bb864f4f Report issues to [email protected].