Penn State’s first Big Ten game of the season, way back on Sept. 1 against Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, went down to the final seconds.
This one may be over at halftime.
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Pat Fitzgerald’s Northwestern squad started fast with a win over Nebraska in Dublin, Ireland. But the Tigers have been a mess since returning to Evanston. Three straight losses at home, ouch.
The Nittany Lions are heavy favorites to move to 5-0. And then it’s time for a well-earned bye week.
No. 11 PENN STATE (4-0) vs. NORTHWESTERN (1-3)
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. today at Beaver Stadium.
TV: ESPN (Bob Wischusen, Dan Orlovsky and Kris Budden).
Radio: Penn State Radio Network (Steve Jones and Jack Ham).
Web: GoPSUSports.com.
Livestream: Fubo TV (free trial).
Spread/Total: Penn State is favored by 25. The total is 52.5.
Series: Penn State leads 14-5.
Last meeting: Penn State defeated Northwestern 31-7 at Ryan Field in 2017.
Last week: Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14 at Beaver Stadium; Northwestern lost 17-14 to Miami (Ohio) at Ryan Field.
Key matchup: Penn State’s offensive line vs. Northwestern’s front four.
Did you know?: Penn State punter Barney Amor has placed nine of his 18 punts inside the other team’s 10-yard line this season.
He said it: “Amin Vanover is a guy that I’m really proud of. He’s been patient, for the most part. Everybody has frustration at times. But to me, I see the light starting to go on for him.” – Penn State’s James Franklin on the Lions’ third-year defensive end.
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