A good quarterback. Good running backs. Good receivers. And a good line.

Does the Miami Hurricanes' offense have any weaknesses? There aren't many that jump out at you.

"They have a great quarterback, wide receivers, running back, and a great offensive line to go with it," said Penn State linebacker Shamar Finney. "They're going to be a hard offensive team to defend."

Not only do the Hurricanes have a Heisman contender in junior quarterback Ken Dorsey, but they have a supporting cast that could make a 90-pound junior high quarterback look good. Penn State will have its hands full this weekend looking to shut down Dorsey and Company.

If running back Clinton Portis' legs are anywhere near as fast as his mouth, it could be a long day for the Lions. Receivers Kevin Beard, Daryl Jones and Andre Johnson are inexperienced but have speed to burn.

But the real strength of this unit is up front.

Four starters on the offensive line return, including senior offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie. The 6-foot-9, 335-pounder has a 94-inch wingspan, which may explain why he has yet to allow a sack as a Hurricane. In fact, the entire Miami line allowed just three quarterback sacks all of last season.

"They're what, the number one or two team in the country?" said Nittany Lions defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy. "Their offensive line, no question, is like third or fourth."

Getting steady performances from the line game-in and game-out not only makes things easier on Dorsey, but also gives the Miami offense balance.

"That's what our offense is predicated around," Dorsey said. "We have all these plays, but if you don't have balance, all the play-action and so forth won't work."

Dorsey added that keeping the Lions' defense off-balance will be crucial during the hysterical environment that is likely to be created at Beaver Stadium.

He's counting on his big boys up front to perform well under the pressure.

"In games like this you'll need guys to protect you," he said of his line. "In a hostile environment we'll need to both run and pass, and they're going to have a good day for us."

The Penn State defensive line has been hearing about nothing but McKinnie and friends all week. Senior defensive end Bob Jones said he is looking forward to facing the behemoth tackle, and likes his team's chances against the Miami attack.

Jones said the key lies in staying with the game plan and ignoring individual accomplishments.

"We can't be selfish as individuals. We've got to play as one unit," Jones said. "We can't worry about making the plays. If we do all our assignments like we're supposed to do them, someone's going to make the play.

"If we just all concentrate on what we have to do, we'll be okay."