RUT @ PSU

Penn State enters off a statement win

Penn State improved to 6-4 after a 42-14 win over Minnesota on Nov. 14, while Rutgers fell to 2-8 after a 31-0 loss to Nebraska; they meet at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Rutgers’ quarterback situation is the major unknown

Rutgers managed 143 total yards against Nebraska on Nov. 14 after starter Dylan Lonergan was unavailable, Sean Ashenfelder left with an injury, and AJ Surace entered despite playing with three broken ribs; reports do not establish who will start against Penn State.

Rutgers is missing key contributors

KJ Duff underwent season-ending ankle surgery, and Rutgers also lost safety Chris Joines for the season, according to Nov. 14 reporting.

Penn State’s ground game showed its ceiling

Penn State rushed for 229 yards on 41 carries against Minnesota, with Carson Hansen gaining 126 yards before leaving late in the first half; Coach Matt Campbell said Hansen’s injury did not appear significant, but his Rutgers availability remains unclear.

The Nittany Lions’ defense has been disruptive

Penn State recorded three sacks and 8.0 tackles for loss on Nov. 14, and that pressure could matter against Rutgers.

Pick Ideas

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Treat Penn State’s moneyline as a price question

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