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How to watch Penn State-UCLA; pregame info, weather, spread, kick time, more: Gameday Central

Greg Pickelby:Greg Pickel•10/05/24•

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A general view of Beaver Stadium prior to a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2024. (Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)
A general view of Beaver Stadium prior to a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2024. (Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)

Game day is here again, Penn State fans! The No. 7 Nittany Lions play their first and only home game of October today when they welcome UCLA (1-3) to Beaver Stadium. It marks the Bruins’ first trip to State College since 1967 and also their first as a member of the Big Ten.

“We just keep playing good offense after good offense,” UCLA coach DeShaun Foster said when asked about Penn State on Wednesday. “It all starts with the quarterback. They have a good quarterback. Pretty good tight ends. Two running backs who are running the ball well. Some receivers. So, it’s going to be another explosive offense. So hopefully we can slow them down, puts some points up there, and get things going.”

Fans will want to pay close attention to BWI around 10 a.m. today. Both teams release their availability report then. UCLA could be without starting quarterback Ethan Garbers, who was hurt last week. And, Penn State will update the status of linemen JB Nelson and Sal Wormley, cornerback Jalen Kimber, linebacker Dominic DeLuca, and running back Nick Singleton, among others, on two hours before kickoff.

Before all of that, though, GameDay Central gets you ready for kickoff below.

Game time, TV channel, how to watch: Penn State football vs. UCLA

Venue: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.

Kick time: Noon ET

TV: FOX

Stream: Watch College Football Games Live –Click HERE NOW TO TRY Fubo for FREE!

On the call: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentary), 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: UCLA holds a 4-2 all-time edge in the series. Penn State last beat the Bruins in 1968. It marks the last time the two sides met.

What is the Penn State-UCLA spread?

Penn State opened as a 2785-point favorite back on Sunday. The line has not budged since. As for the betting total, it sits at 46.5 points.

Blue-White Illustrated predictions

Nate Bauer: PSU: 41, UCLA: 7
Sean Fitz: PSU: 40, UCLA: 10
Thomas Frank Carr: Penn State: 38, UCLA: 3
Matt Herb: PSU: 34, UCLA: 13
Greg Pickel: PSU: 45, UCLA: 10
Ryan Snyder: PSU: 33, UCLA: 10

Weather report

Weather.com is calling for a beautiful day for pre- and post-game tailgating. It will also be nice during the game. The current forecast calls for “Areas of patchy fog early. Partly cloudy skies. High near 70F. Winds light and variable.” Humidity will not be an issue, either. Enjoy it!

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