Penn State Nittany Lions Vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview, Prediction

James Franklin is chasing career win No. 100 in his 12 seasons as a head coach. Penn State's defense is looking for consecutive shutouts for the first time under Franklin.

Penn State is a 19-point favorite against Rutgers. Penn State has won 15 straight games over Rutgers and is 8-0 in Big Ten play.

Penn State is a 19-point favorite against Rutgers. Penn State has won 15 straight over Rutgers and is 8-0 in Big Ten play.

Penn State defeated Maryland 30-0 last week for its first shutout this season. The last time Penn State recorded consecutive shutouts was 1996. Rutgers has lost six of its last seven games. Penn Stat won the last Flu Game 28- 0. Rutgers needs to improve its offense. It's unlikely that the team will score more than 10 points.

Nicholas Singleton is inching closer to Saquon Barkley's freshman rushing record. Singler has rushed for 801 yards in 10 games.

Abdul Carter is a freshman defensive player who ranks second in tackles (44), sacks (3.5) and forced two fumbles.

Kyle Monangai set a new Big Ten rushing record against Michigan State last week. Monango's best rushing day was 77 yards against Illinois last season.

Gavin Wimsatt completed 20 of 34 passes for a career-high 234 yards against Michigan State. He has started the past three games for Rutgers.

Franklin has been Rutgers' starting punter since 2018.

Penn State's defense has allowed one touchdown over the last seven quarters. The best-case scenario for Penn State is that Sean Clifford, Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen score early and keep Drew Allar and Co. healthy for the second half.

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