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Get to Know the Opponent: Penn State

The Michigan State Spartans wrap up the regular season the way the regular season should be ended, with the battle for the Land Grant Trophy against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The stakes are also pretty high in terms of the standings in the Big Ten East, as the winner could finish as high as third in the division. But let’s be honest, it’s really all about that sweet, sweet trophy. On to Penn State.

School: Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

Nickname: Nittany Lions

Conference: Big Ten (East Division)

Location: University Park, Pennsylvania

Head Coach: James Franklin (seventh season)

Record: 2-5

Mascot: The Nittany Lion

All Time Series: MSU leads 17-16-1

Rivalry Trophy: Land Grant Trophy

Penn State started the season by losing its first five games.