Penn State has opened as a 7.5 point favorite against Michigan ahead of its week eight clash against the Wolverines in Beaver Stadium.
Both teams are coming off wins heading into the showdown on Saturday night. Penn State came away with a 17-12 victory in a defensive battle at Iowa. Meanwhile, Michigan had a road win as they beat Illinois 42-25. Michigan had jumped out to a 28-0 lead before Illinois scored 25 unanswered to make things interesting. The Wolverines would then pull away in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory.
Michigan enters the game at 5-1, with wins against Middle Tennessee, Army, Rutgers, Iowa and Illinois.