There’s no doubt that Penn State’s Outback Bowl loss in Tampa had some concerning developments on Saturday — even without a number of starters.

But with a defense that had been decimated with opt-outs and injuries and an offense without its best player, there were still some individuals that had encouraging moments in the 24-10 defeat to Arkansas.

Here are a few positive and negative observations of the Nittany Lions’ performance at Raymond James Stadium last weekend.

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