Penn State is fresh being idle last week, has revenge for an 18-13 loss to Michigan last season and can take advantage of Michigan's now vulnerable defensive line that surrendered 307 rushing yards to Indiana last week. The Wolverines are minus injured nose tackle Ryan Glasgow, a key loss.

The Nittany Lions not only have a good quarterback, Christian Hackenberg, but freshman running back Saquon Barkley, who is averaging 6.3 yards a carry. Hackenberg has a 9-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio at home. Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock, on the other hand, has been picked off at least once in every one of his road games.

Penn State has beaten the Wolverines the past three times at home. The Nittany Lions are 6-0 at home this season. Their defense has been much better at home.

While the Nittany Lions were resting, Michigan had to endure a double overtime 48-41 road win against Indiana last Saturday. This marks Michigan's third road game in four weeks.