10* College Football Game of the Week
(NCAAF) Wisconsin vs. Penn State, 12/03/2016 3:00 PM, Score: 31 - 38
Point Spread: 3.00 | -105.00 Penn State (Home)
Result: Win
Penn State continues to be underrated. The Nittany Lions have been on fire offensively in all facets. Wisconsin plays extremely well defensively but its offense doesn't have the firepower needed to keep pace. At some point, the Badgers' defense will be on the field longer than expected, and look for Penn State to capitalize. Penn State and Trace McSorley have surprised many this season - and Saquon Barkley is always an option for the Lions offense. His 15 rushing TDs and 5.3 YPC is more than enough to shake any team lined up looking at him in the backfield. And when Barkley has the ball, he can make plays - simple as that. Barkley has put together 7 games with 80+ YDs on the ground - including two games of 200 or more. Different story vs a team that has had a lockdown on running games all season long. PSU knows that when Barkley has the ball - he is very hard to stop with the ball is in the hands, and the Lions will try and get him touches. But it won't be enough. Penn St has won 8 straight and Wisconsin has relied on forcing turnovers the second half of the season, with a +11 margin the past four games. Penn St rarely turns the ball over and I'll take the Red Hot Nittany Lions here on Saturday night plus the points.