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Big Ten football predictions, Week 8: Can Michigan break through vs. Penn State on road?

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Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks to the media on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Ann Arbor. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press

The final game in the Big Ten slate this weekend is also the most anticipated.

All eyes will be on Beaver Stadium, the site of No. 7 Penn State’s clash with 16th-ranked Michigan football. The game has implications that could affect the race in the conference’s East division as well as the outlook for the College Football Playoff.

Most will be curious to see whether the Wolverines have the mettle to hold strong against a ranked team on the road after they cratered against then-No.