ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- This is a huge game for Penn State, obviously, but it's not the season.
It is not a must-win game.
It is a must-play-well game. A game for Penn State to show it's for real. To compete toe to toe for four quarters with an excellent opponent. To show that the program has overcome the gigantic disappointments of the past two seasons.
Even if the No. 10 Nittany Lions lose to No. 4 Michigan on Saturday, it will not end their hopes for a Big Ten title and College Football Playoff berth.