Penn State availability report: Who is out, questionable, for the Lions against Michigan State?
DETROIT — No. 11 Penn State (9-2) meets Michigan State today at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions are 22.5-point favorites for the matchup, which is on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET. Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen are on the call.
Penn State and Michigan State both released their Big Ten availability report two hours before kickoff. For the Lions, receiver Harrison Wallace III, safety Mehki Flowers, and end Smith Vilbert are OUT. No Lions are questionable.
Before the report came out, outside observers were focused on the status of Lions quarterback Drew Allar and Spartans running back Nate Carter. Both head coaches said during the week that each is expected to play in their teams’ regular season finale.
“We didn’t throw him today while you guys were out there, just so you guys could blow up Twitter and Instagram,” Lions coach James Franklin said Tuesday when asked about Allar. “But yeah, we just did that just to mess with you guys. No, that’s not the case. But no, we’re still confident that he’ll be ready to go Saturday.”
Game time, how to watch: Penn State football vs. Michigan State
Venue: Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.
Kick time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
On the call: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentator), and Kathryn Tappen (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.
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Series facts: Penn State is on a one-game winning streak in this series. The 38th meeting between the two sides is the first time that a game between them will be played off-campus.
What is the Penn State-Michigan State spread?
The Nittany Lions are more than a three-touchdown favorite. They are a 22.5-point favorite. And, the over/under betting total is 42.5.
How the Blue-White Illustrated staff is picking the game
Nate Bauer: PSU 27, MSU 6
Sean Fitz: PSU 30, MSU 10
Thomas Frank Carr: Penn State 27, Michigan State 10
Matt Herb: PSU 27, MSU 13
Greg Pickel: Penn State 37, Michigan State 7
Ryan Snyder: PSU 31, MSU 10
Weather report
Penn State fans will get to experience an indoor stadium this week and thus won’t have to worry about the weather. But, those coming to Detroit for the game can expect a clear day and night outside of Ford Field with no rain in the forecast.
