Nobody likes being a third wheel. The Penn State Nittany Lions finished last season with 11 wins, but it's the two conference losses that make it seem disappointing. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines have turned into national title contenders, adding playoff implications to the Big Ten's most anticipated rivalry. Head coach James Franklin has tallied an impressive 78-36 record at Penn State, but the inability to break through against the conference's elite still hovers over his legacy.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 26: Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin during the Big Ten Conference Media Days on July 26, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN Nobody likes being a third wheel. The Penn State Nittany Lions finished last season with 11 wins, but it’s the two conference losses that make it seem disappointing.
They have 14 returning starters, including potential first-round talents in DE Chop Robinson and CB Kalen King. The defense, led by a strong secondary, has the tools for Manny Diaz to take it to the next level. Whether or not they can hold up in the trenches is the biggest concern heading into 2023. Last season, Penn State held 10 teams to 17 or less points, but surrendered 40+ points to both Ohio State and Michigan.
The biggest question mark comes from their unproven wide receivers. If Allar is the type of quarterback that can elevate those around him, his ability to unlock the potential of this offense could be the missing piece for Penn State to finally compete with the conference’s best.When you're coming off a year where you beat everybody in your path except for Michigan and Ohio State, the schedule isn’t a major concern outside of those two games.
They get another break with hosting Rutgers after Michigan, making it unlikely they slip up in that spot. Everything is laid out perfect for the two big showdowns that will make or break their season.I have Penn State pegged as a team that is more than capable of knocking off either Ohio State or Michigan. In terms of betting the Nittany Lions, I’m comfortable they will eclipse their win total of 9.5 wins. The bet carries a hefty price tag with implied odds of 60%.
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