How to watch Penn State-Maryland; spread, pregame info, kick time, more: Gameday Central
No. 11 Penn State plays its ninth game of the year and fourth on the road today when it visits SECU Stadium for a matchup with Maryland. The Nittany Lions are a two-score favorite for the Big Ten East showdown. With the conference set to expand, the two sides will no longer meet every season. After this year, they will play in 2024 and then not again until 2027.
“They’re a fast defense,” Maryland coach Mike Locksley said this week. “When you look at the six sacks at the Northwestern game, I’d say we gave up three, and three of them were scrambles where we have to throw the ball away. It’s going to be important that we’re really sound on our assignments. We’re going to have a bunch of one-on-one battles where we have to compete. Says screens will be part of their plan of attack.”
Head coach James Franklin also talked to reporters this week.
“Obviously, I got a lot of history with the university,” Franklin said. “I was there I think for eight years. Was kind of my first big break in the profession. I’ve got tremendous respect for the university as a whole and the athletic department. Was there for a long time two different times.
“Was with Coach Locksley, and got a lot of respect for him and what he’s been able to do throughout his career. We were at the University of Maryland I think from 2000 to 2002 together, three years if I’m remembering that correctly.”
Get ready for kickoff with essential links, time and TV info, and more below.
Game time, how to watch: Penn State football at Maryland
Venue: SECU Stadium in College Park, Md.
Kick time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Stream: Fox Sports LIVE
On the call: Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Brock Huard (color commentator), and Allison Williams (sideline reporter).
Penn State radio: Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp will call the Penn State Sports Network radio broadcast on Saturday. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
Series facts: Penn State has won the last two games after Maryland upset it at Beaver Stadium as a 27.5-point underdog back during the shortened COVID season in 2020. All-time, the Lions own a 42-3-1 advantage. And, they haven’t lost in College Park since 1961.
Penn State-Maryland betting line
The initial point spread made Penn State a 10.5-point favorite. However, the number is now down to 8.5 points at most betting operations. The total is holding firm at 50.5. points.
How the Blue-White Illustrated staff is picking the game
Nate Bauer: Penn State 27, Maryland 24
Sean Fitz: PSU 30, Maryland 17
Thomas Frank Carr: Penn State 26, Maryland 21
Matt Herb: PSU 31, Maryland 24
Greg Pickel: Penn State 28, Maryland 17
Ryan Snyder: PSU 31, Maryland 21
Weather report
What can only be described as a picture-perfect day appears to be on tap in College Park. The sun will shine all day, no rain is in the forecast, and the temperature will top out in the mid-to-upper 60s, according to Weather.com. Wind will not be a factor.
Pregame reading
Bold predictions for the Nittany Lions’ trip to Maryland
James Franklin opens unexpected possibility: Radio recap
Projecting Penn State’s Depth Chart and Travel Roster for Maryland
