Penn State finally breaking through against Michigan State for its first Big Ten win was a product of several things.

The Nittany Lions ran the ball effectively, rushed the passer at an elite rate and were finally able to put a game away in the fourth quarter with a sustained offensive drive .

Now, can the Lions start a win streak for interim head coach Terry Smith?

They’ll have the chance to do so on Saturday at home against Nebraska, a team formerly ranked inside the AP Top 25 this season that is playing without its injured starting quarterback.

Some key trends from the Michigan State victory could impact the future.

Let’s dive into what we learned in East Lansing, with help from Pro Football Focus’ unofficial snap counts and grades .

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