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Penn State QB Sean Clifford describes partnership with new offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich

Spenser Davis

By Spenser Davis

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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford is entering his third consecutive fall camp with a new offensive coordinator.

This time around, it’s veteran OC Mike Yurcich leading the charge.

Yurcic has led some of the country’s most successful offenses in recent years. He’s spent time at Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Texas since 2013.

Clifford says things are going well between him and Penn State’s new OC so far.

“Yurcich is pushing me to a new level and making me a better version,” Clifford told reporters on Wednesday.

Last season, Clifford completed 60.6 percent of his passes and threw for 1,883 yards, 16 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

Yurcich is expected to run a more creative offense this season, particularly in the red zone and on third downs.

Clifford was Penn State’s primary starter throughout the season, but Will Levis also earned snaps as Clifford struggled at times. The Nittany Lions ended the year with a 4-5 record — their first season below .500 since 2004.

Clifford is also a threat on the ground. He has 734 yards and 8 touchdowns in his Penn State career.

Penn State opens its 2021 campaign with Wisconsin on Sept. 4.

Spenser Davis

Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.