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Three Things: How Penn State can beat Washington in the White Out

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Linebacker Tony Rojas. (Credit: Steve Manuel | Blue White Illustrated)

Penn State will welcome Washington to Beaver Stadium for the two teams’ first matchup since the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. The Nittany Lions are two-score favorites over the visitors, who carry a 5-4 record into the game in its first season in the Big Ten. The Huskies played for a national title last season, but lost their coach and a lot of talent from the 2023 edition. Former Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch has guided Washington to the brink of bowl eligibility in his first year. The Huskies defeated USC at home last week, 26-21. How do the Nittany Lions avoid the same fate? Here are the keys that we’re watching on Saturday night.

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