Penn State Playing for B1G Title
This time, the game will feature the third- and fourth-best teams in the conference in a showdown of unexpected programs when the No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers clash with the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. Bud Fosters’ defense is one of the best Clemson sees all year and if Pitt gave the Tigers trouble on the ground I’m sure ACC coach of the year Justin Fuente has a few ideas on how to do the same.
Die-hard fans who aren’t making the trek to IN, most likely will be heard from hundreds of miles away, cheering on their Penn State team.
“Ah man, it’s been insane”, Penn State linebacker Jason Cabinda said of the happy returning to Happy Valley. As for Wisconsin they had some struggles.
Penn State (10-2, No. 7) is the surprise newcomer to championship weekend.
“I knew it was going to be hard at first”, Watt said of making the transition to outside linebacker from tight end. Both players will be key to the success of their offenses, although Clement may be slightly more used by the Badgers than Barkley will for Penn State.
All of that is great discussions for the message boards, but it’s conversations that are having no impact on the Wisconsin locker room. The OVER is 8-0 in the last eight games Wisconsin has played in Week 14. He has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 13 consecutive games, dating to last season. Penn State has some guys who can do a lot of damage in the secondary. If you’ll be on the go during the game, catch it live on FOX Sports Go. So there’s cause for concern. At 53rd in overall rushing S&P+, 51st in adjusted line yards, and 111th in opportunity rate, Wisconsin has had trouble consistently running the ball well this season.
Is Michigan better than Penn State?
McSorley, a sophomore, is in his first season as PSU’s starting quarterback. He’s gone 184-327 for 2976 yards. The Nittany Lions quarterback will face a stiff challenge against a Wisconsin defense that leads the nation with 21 interceptions and ranks fifth nationally in passing efficiency defense.
But let’s not get carried away. Advantage goes to Penn State because they have a offense that can do a lot of Damage. “We don’t know what’s going to happen”. Penn State’s Tyler Davis has been near ideal in Field Goals this season.
Shelton is someone who has made plays for the Badgers all season long. And he’s been ideal on P.A.T attempts this season.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A power rushing game created to chew up the clock and wear down opposing defenses. Wisconsin’s defense has been fantastic all season. “I think to play for a Big Ten championship is a tremendous honor on its own and then to find a way to win this game and take that baby home would be great”. Wisconsin is as good, has no pressure and is getting zero respect.
The Game is set.
Penn State’s James Franklin was asked three times Friday about the College Football Playoff possibilities, and Wisconsin’s Paul Chryst was asked twice. Everybody thought including myself that Penn State Football was dead. The defensive back had about a 5-yard head lead on Ohio State holder Cameron Johnston when they both broke into a sprint. They upset Ohio State in Happy Valley. They have bounced back to become a Big 10 powerhouse. The NFL pro football – the TV ratings are a little bit down this year. As a result, the outcome of this game will play a huge part in determining some of the four teams to be selected for the College Football Playoff.
Cole: Florida did prove me wrong when they beat LSU, but I am doubling down and saying that they aren’t as good as their record shows and in this game they will be blown out.
The Nittany Lions will need Barkley at full strength if they are to overcome such a defense. If the Lions can pull off something like a 38-10 victory, 12 hours before the committee makes its final decision, it could be enough to change opinions. My final score Prediction Penn State wins this battle 30-27.