How to watch Penn State-Michigan; spread, pregame info, kick time, more: Gameday Central
No. 10 Penn State is set for its penultimate home game of the 2023 season. And, it’s the biggest contest of the year at Beaver Stadium. No. 3 Michigan comes to State College for a Noon ET kickoff. The Nittany Lions are aiming to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Wolverines, meanwhile, want to keep their unbeaten season intact.
“Pass protection is huge, with the O-line and the running backs,” Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart said. “This D-line … it’s the best blitzing linebacker crew that we’ve played all year, it’s the best D-line that we’ve played all year. Between the O-line and the running backs, it’s going to be tough. Not going to lie, it’s going to be a tough one. But we’ll get it done.”
Said Penn State coach James Franklin:
“It’s really important that, at this point of the year, we have at least a two deep going into the game that’s gained experience. So, that allows you with a three-deep, to have maybe one guy that’s bumped up or bruised, so I think the depth is really important. They got a lot of depth on their defense, and their front seven, and play a ton of guys. We do as well. That’s going to be important. This quarterback is a heck of an athlete and being able to have fresh bodies in there to be able to kind of chase him and create some pressure is going to be really important.”
Get ready for kickoff with essential links, time and TV info, and more below.
Game time, how to watch: Penn State football vs. Michigan
Venue: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
Kick time: Noon ET
TV: FOX
Stream: Fox Sports LIVE
On the call: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (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 lost its last two meetings with Michigan. All-time, the Wolverines hold a 16-10 advantage. James Franklin is 3-6 against the maize and blue.
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Penn State-Michigan betting line
The initial point spread made Penn State a 7-point favorite. However, the number is now down to 4.5 points at most betting operations. The total is holding firm at 45.5 points.
How the Blue-White Illustrated staff is picking the game
Nate Bauer: Michigan 24, Penn State 20
Sean Fitz: Michigan 28, PSU 17
Thomas Frank Carr: Michigan 27, PSU 23
Matt Herb: Michigan 27, Penn State 16
Greg Pickel: Penn State 21, Michigan 17
Ryan Snyder: PSU 23, Michigan 21
Weather report
Another very nice day appears to be on tap for a Penn State football game this fall. Rain is not in the forecast. Weather.com is calling for a 50-degree day. Winds will be light and variable. And, no gusts are expected.
Pregame reading
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