Penn State vs. Michigan State preview, odds, prediction, TV channel, live stream

Michigan State heads to Happy Valley to face Penn State this Saturday and here’s everything you need to know about the Big Ten showdown.

One of the biggest Big Ten games of the year will happen this week when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in the battle for the “Land Grant Trophy”. Both are 1-1 in conference play and coming off losses. This is the third conference game for the Spartans and third for the Nittany Lions.

Michigan State started out ranked No. 11 in the preseason AP Top 25, but has dropped out of the rankings entirely. The Spartans are 3-2 and coming off a 10-point upset loss to Northwestern. Michigan State fell behind early and could not recover.

Defensively, the Spartans have hit a rough patch, surrendering an average of 305.2 passing yards per game. The ground game has also been almost non-existent. Connor Heyward leads the team in rushing with only 147 yards and just three touchdowns so far this season. Quarterback Brian Lewerke has passed for over 1,000 yards already this year, but facing a Penn State defense that is only allowing 192.6 passing yards per game is a challenge.

Penn State rolled through their non-conference schedule and dominated Illinois in their first Big Ten game. Against Ohio State, their luck ran out. Leading by five with just over two minutes to play, Dwayne Haskins hit K.J. Hill for the go-ahead touchdown and the Buckeyes held on.

With the team coming off a bye week, James Franklin looks to get his Nittany Lions back on track. Quarterback Trace McSorley is one of the country’s best. The senior has thrown for 1,049 yards and 10 touchdowns to only two interceptions. Facing a defense that gives up 300 plus yards per game bodes well for Saturday.

This game will be on the Big Ten Network and fans can also stream this one on the Big Ten Network To Go app. As an alternative, fans can also stream this game on Fubo TV with a paid subscription.

How to bet and watch Michigan State-Penn State

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 13
• Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: University Park, PA
• Stadium: Beaver Stadium
• Spread: Penn State -13.5
• TV info: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: BTN2Go, FuboTV

Prediction: Penn State wins and covers the spread.