STATE COLLEGE — Point guard-turned-Syracuse quarterback Greg Paulus got a good look at how to run an offense. Penn State's own signal-caller, Daryll Clark, and do-it-all tailback Evan Royster provided the lesson.

Clark threw for 240 yards and three scores, Royster had two touchdowns and the No. 7 Nittany Lions contained the pesky Paulus in a 28-7 win Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

Paulus, the former Duke basketball player, performed relatively well for a second straight week, especially for someone who hadn't played competitively on the gridiron since he was a high school star in 2004.

He finished 14 of 20 for 105 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, both of which came on tipped balls. Alternating at quarterback with backup Ryan Nassib, Paulus threw mostly short, quick passes to counter Penn State's pressure.

"This is his first crack for him, second game ever," Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Bradley said. "Impressive kid, a lot of poise."

Still, the Nittany Lions' overall talent overwhelmed the Orange, even with Penn State playing choppy ball for a second straight week. Coach Joe Paterno's offense specifically struggled in the running game, especially on short yardage in the red zone.

"We've played well enough to win two games, period, that's all I know," Paterno said, "and we got to get better."