Watch: Saquon Barkley reminds Iowa he's impossible to tackle
Saturday night provided the latest example that Saquon Barkley is a cheat code only Penn State can unlock.
The Nittany Lions' star running back was up to his usual tricks against Iowa, starting with an absolutely absurd jump cut to lose Hawkeyes star Josey Jewell.
Saquon jump cut 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/g80YgucJrE
— Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) September 24, 2017
Barkley then showed his incredible balance on a mesmerizing sideline run in which he remained in-bounds despite multiple attempted tackles. He would then turn on the jets and race 44 yards for the monster gain.
pic.twitter.com/HTTbbNnfha Saquon Barkley is the best player in the country hands down. #Heisman #cheatcodes
— Bradly Fuhrmeister (@BradlyFuhr) September 24, 2017
He saved his best moves for last, however, showing off his incredible explosiveness with a remarkable hurdle over the Iowa defender.
Call him Shaquon Barkley because this guy is Superman pic.twitter.com/5KO4CcDnAn
— Barstool Sports (@barstooltweetss) September 24, 2017
Barkley finished with 28 carries for 211 yards and a touchdown while adding 12 catches for 94 yards in the Nittany Lions' 21-19 come-from-behind win. He also had 53 yards on three kickoff returns, giving him a school-record 358 all-purpose yards for the game.