Penn State is still in the running for really, really big things. The tough part has begun.
After this, I am going to Wisconsin, then Ohio State, then Washington. The team that has not been very good for the No. 4 ranked team has a chance to show that it deserves.
Now that USC has lost to Michigan and Minnesota, they need to win to stay in the Big Ten race.
Even though they did not play badly in the first half against Wisconsin, the Trojans have not been great in the other half of Big Ten play.
There are not many bad games left in the conference. The biggest one is at Washington.
The Trojans will be good enough to win more games before their game against Notre Dame if they can beat the Nittany Lions.
Penn State vs USC How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
How to Watch: CBS
USC (3-2), Penn State (5-0)
Why Penn State Will Win
Penn State does not let their opponents take over.
The Nittany Lions have only lost the ball three times, have not had a huge penalty problem (just a small one), and are in charge of third downs.
It is a bit more open on offence than it was last year, but they are still keeping things moving and hitting on 53% of their third down chances. Only 233 yards are given up per game by the strong defence, there is constant pressure, and the team is getting off the field.
Penn State is pretty good at what it does, while USC is having a terrible time with…
Why USC Will Win
Turnovers.
In the first game against LSU, USC did not turn the ball over, but in the last three games, they have given the ball away three times each.
In this situation, the offence needs to be calm and trust that the defence will not give up big plays right away. They should also be ready to take the quick midrange passes that come their way.
Even though Penn State has a great defence, it could not force a turnover against UCLA. The Nittany Lions were West Virginia’s first game after a rain and weather delay. The offence did not work, but it was all the mistakes that hurt them.
Do not mess up, and there should be a fight.
Penn State vs USC: Who Will Win
Was Penn State put through a stress test yet?
The offence for West Virginia is fine, and the passing game for Illinois is good. Bowling Green made it close when the Nittany Lions were not playing their best, but the team has not been put through a lot of pressure yet.
USC will get over its bad game against Minnesota and play really well for about three quarters. Then Penn State’s defence and offence will take over and push them to their best win of the season.
Penn State vs USC Prediction, Betting Lines
Penn State 28, USC 23
Line: Penn State -5.5, o/u: 50.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Penn State vs USC Must See Rating: 5
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