Michigan State In Penn State Toss-Up After College Football Playoff Knockout Blow

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Michigan State’s hopes of clinching Big Ten Conference titles or securing a spot in the College Football Playoff faded long before their upcoming regular-season finale against Penn State.

The writing was on the wall after Ohio State thoroughly defeated Michigan State 56-7 in Columbus last Saturday.

However, this weekend in East Lansing, a premier bowl berth and rivalry trophy are at stake. Additionally, a victory for Michigan State would hold historical significance for second-year head coach Mel Tucker.

Keep in mind that the Spartans have already surpassed public expectations by a large margin, as indicated by their preseason win totals.

Will Michigan State be able to regroup and maintain their perfect home record, ultimately bringing the Land Grant Trophy back to East Lansing once more?

Penn State at Michigan State: NCAA Football Odds

The odds are close, and mostly in MSU’s favor

According to the odds, the game’s outcome is uncertain for both teams. As of early Tuesday, two Michigan sportsbooks had adjusted the point spread, which was already very close.

At first, FanDuel Sportsbook favored Penn State by 1.5 points, but this was later reduced to just half a point by early Tuesday. As of midday Tuesday, the current moneylines are -108 for Michigan State and -114 for Penn State. The over/under for the game stands at 51.5 points, after initially opening a point higher.

DraftKings Sportsbook adjusted the opening spread, favoring the Nittany Lions by one point. The moneyline remains at -110 for both teams, and the over/under has been set at 51.5 by DraftKings.

On Monday, BetRivers Sportsbook commenced operations, having Penn State as the favored team. This status remained unchanged until early Tuesday, granting the Spartans a 1.5 point advantage and a -106 moneyline. For Penn State bettors, the moneyline was set at -115. Additionally, the projected over/under remained at 52.

In six games played this season, the over has been successful in Michigan State’s matches, whereas it has only occurred twice in Penn State’s games. Both the Spartans and Nittany Lions have accumulated seven wins each when it comes to covering the spread.

How to watch: Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans

• Penn State (7-4, 4-4 Big Ten) is scheduled to face No. 13 Michigan State (9-2, 6-2).
• At 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
• Location: East Lansing, Michigan – specifically, Spartan Stadium.
• On the television channel ABC, the announcers for the broadcast are Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, and Molly McGrath.
• Spartan Media Network – Broadcasting via radio.
• Channel 83 on Sirius XM offers satellite radio services.

No. 4 Ohio State thrashes No. 7 Michigan State

The game on Saturday between the Buckeyes and the Spartans felt as though Oprah Winfrey was coaching, as touchdowns seemed to be generously handed out in the 56-7 trouncing.

Could it be suggested that even the most refined supporters of Michigan desired an end to the agony? Ohio State mercilessly surged ahead with a staggering 49-0 lead by halftime.

After an explosive first half where he threw six touchdown passes to tie a school record, quarterback C.J. Stroud was able to relax on the bench by the third quarter. The Buckeyes dominated the Spartans by outgaining them in yardage (655-224), first downs (36-12), and possessing the ball for 37 minutes and 58 seconds. But let’s not dwell on the opposing school.

Keon Coleman, a freshman receiver, scored a touchdown that saved the Spartans from a shutout. In total, he made three catches, accumulating a total of 27 yards.

Payton Thorne managed to complete a mere 14 out of 36 pass attempts and delivered a single touchdown pass.

Despite a painful ankle, Kenneth Walker III managed to accumulate only 25 yards with just six carries.

Stroud’s performance in the game boosted his chances of winning the Heisman, while Walker III’s chances were negatively impacted. Currently, at most Michigan sportsbooks, Stroud ranks ahead of Walker III in fourth place, trailing the quarterback trio of Young, Corral, and Stroud.

Stroud is favored with odds of -200, while Young has odds of +150, according to both BetMGM and DraftKings. BetMGM also has Corral at +160 and Walker III at +2200. However, FanDuel offers different odds, giving Corral a +2200 and setting Walker III’s odds at +2800.

Penn State coasts past Rutgers on backup power

After suffering a defeat at home against Michigan, Penn State swiftly recovered by shutting out Rutgers with an impressive score of 28-0. In the face of adversity, the struggling Nittany Lions sought solace in their freshman quarterback, Christian Veilleux, who took charge of the game after starter Sean Clifford exited in the first quarter.

That week, approximately 35 players, including Clifford, were fighting flu-like symptoms.

Veilleux made an impressive debut in his first college game, completing 15 out of 24 passes for 235 yards and delivering three touchdown passes. Additionally, he showcased his versatility by being the second-leading rusher for the team, accumulating 10 carries for 36 yards.

Just before halftime, Jahan Dotson caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Veilleux, securing Penn State’s first points on the scoreboard.

In the third quarter, the Nittany Lions managed to score twice, with one of the touchdowns coming from a remarkable 67-yard pass between Veilleux and Malick Meiga.

Dotson recorded a total of three receptions, accumulating 52 yards and scoring a touchdown. Keyvone Lee contributed to the team’s score by finding the endzone and carrying the ball 13 times for a total of 41 yards. Meiga only had one catch, which resulted in a touchdown.

History, oddsmakers say it’s anybody’s game

Penn State managed to even out the series after 35 encounters, with a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 1 tie. They achieved this by securing victories in 2019 (28-7) and 2020 (39-24). The tie occurred on Oct. 23, 1948, when Michigan State put an end to Penn State’s impressive 14-game winning streak.

Should the Nittany Lions emerge victorious this year, the Land Grant Trophy shall remain in Pennsylvania for a consecutive third year.

If the Spartans win, it will not only secure the championship but also earn second-year head coach Mel Tucker a prestigious spot in the history books. Achieving a victory would place him among the select few Michigan State coaches who have achieved 10 or more wins in a single season.

The only two coaches to guide the Spartans to 10 regular-season victories are Duffy Daugherty in 1965 and Mark Dantonio in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Including bowl games, Nick Saban achieved 10 victories in 1999, while Dantonio can now include the 2017 season in his record.

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