Today’s Penn State football headlines feature former Lion Matt Millen’s thoughts on the Lions’ offensive line and a variety of Penn State-Ohio State predictions from across the web.
Millen sees the same issue as James Franklin and most Penn State fans do when it comes to the play of the O-line, writes Joe Juliano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The BTN analyst says he sees no movement and no push being created, which is giving the Penn State offense obvious problems with balance. Millen drew the conclusion that if the Lions fail to establish the ground game, they should consider simply moving away from giving opponents that look and throw the ball.
Optimism is low for a Penn State upset at Ohio State, writes Jared Slanina for Black Shoe Diaries. That viewpoint is also reflected in PennLive staff and guest picks, and from the crew at Lions 247. The big question -- which is about a 50/50 proposition for predictors -- is whether the Lions cover the spread. As of Friday, the Buckeyes are 19-point favorites.
Those headlines and more highlight today’s Penn State football news roundup:
Big Ten Network’s Matt Millen says Penn State’s offensive line needs to play better: Juliano [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Franklin future a complex gamble: Jones [StateCollege.com]
‘He’s a beautiful kid that way’: Jaquan Brisker’s approach, mentorship resonates in Penn State secondary: Gallen [PennLive]
Why Penn State football must avoid distractions to get back on track against Ohio State: Sauber [Centre Daily Times]
Ohio State vs. Penn State: Prediction, pick, football game odds, spread, live stream, watch online, TV channel: Fornelli [CBS Sports]
No. 20 Penn State at No. 5 Ohio State score predictions: Brennan [Lions247]
Which Ohio State football targets will attend its primetime game against Penn State? Buckeyes Recruiting: Means [Cleveland.com]
PODCAST: Penn State vs Ohio State preview; Sean Clifford in spotlight: Donohue [Lions247]
Three reasons Penn State could give Ohio State problems Saturday: Harrison [Buckeyes Wire]
Player to watch: Ohio State star running back TreVeyon Henderson: Morgan [Roar Lions Roar]
Game preview: No. 20 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes: Neuschwander [Roar Lions Roar]
BSD prediction roundtable: Penn State vs. Ohio State: Slanina [Black Shoe Diaries]
Ohio State vs. Penn State: 2021 game preview and prediction: Ludwiczak [Land Grant Holy Land]
Film Preview: Penn State’s traditional offense, high pressure defense: Renne [Land Grant Holy Land]
Penn State Football vs Ohio State: 3 players who need career nights for the Nittany Lions to pull off upset: Kreiser [Victory Bell Rings]
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