No. 10 Penn State will face Indiana in a Big Ten East battle following their loss to Ohio State. After a strong start to the season, Penn State suffered offensive shortcomings in the game against the Buckeyes. However, they are expected to bounce back against Indiana, who has only won against Indiana State and Akron. Indiana has struggled in their Big Ten games and recently lost 31-14 to Rutgers. This game serves as a breather for Penn State before facing Maryland and No. 2 Michigan in the coming weeks. Indiana, on the other hand, sees this as an opportunity to prove themselves against a top team in the conference.
Penn State vs. Indiana: Need to know
Penn State coach James Franklin expressed the team’s disappointment after their loss to Ohio State. The Nittany Lions failed to score a touchdown until the final minute of the game. It remains to be seen if they can rebound from this and perform well as the heavy favorites against Indiana.
The performance of both teams in the first half may not accurately predict the final outcome. Indiana has shown the ability to stay competitive in the first half against quality opponents but struggles in the second half. Penn State, on the other hand, tends to start slow but picks up momentum as they play. It won’t be surprising if Indiana keeps the game close in the first half before Penn State takes control.
Penn State’s passing attack has been relatively conservative throughout the season. Quarterback Drew Allar has rarely attempted deep passes, with only one pass traveling more than 40 yards in the air. This game might be an opportunity for Penn State to open up their passing game.
How to watch Penn State vs. Indiana live
Date: Saturday, Oct. 28 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Beaver Stadium — University Park, Pennsylvania
TV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free)
Streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime (Try It Free)
Penn State vs. Indiana prediction, picks
Odds via SportsLine consensus
Penn State is expected to come out strong after their loss to Ohio State. Despite Indiana’s ability to hang with quality opponents in the first half, their offensive shortcomings will prevent them from keeping up in the second half. The prediction is that Penn State will win with a spread of -32.
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