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Penn State has used 12 personnel on 45% of 134 snaps and 11 personnel on 32.8% through two games. The article contrasts that with Taylor Mouser's prior-season offense, including Iowa State's 72% two-tight-end usage through two weeks. It attributes the larger three-receiver role to Koby Howard's emergence, not abandonment of the two-tight-end base.

Koby Howard has gained 187 of his 229 receiving yards against safeties and linebackers. The film review describes Penn State repeatedly attacking the middle with him, giving Mouser a receiver-led option for matchups that previously leaned heavily on tight ends.

The writer sees potential for more 13 personnel because Gabe Burkle and Andrew Rappleyea are strong blockers and Rappleyea can align at fullback. More tight-end rotation or heavier groupings are possibilities raised by the analysis, not staff-confirmed changes to the current offense.

Temple and Marshall presented similar middle-field coverage opportunities. The article treats a future single-high defense as a test of whether Howard remains the primary matchup target or Penn State changes its personnel and attack. The early usage pattern is opponent-dependent evidence, not a fixed season-long plan.