Penn State vs. Auburn football preview, prediction

Penn State and Auburn are playing each other in a Big Ten-SEC matchup on Saturday. Penn State won the last season's game 8-6. The game is a chance for Penn to build momentum going into conference play and for Auburn to make a statement.

Penn State's offense is balanced with Sean Clifford, Nick Singleton, Drew Allar, Mitchell Tinsley and T.J. Finley. Auburn's quarterback is Robby Ashford, who has 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions. The Tigers have almost 500 yards on the ground with a 6.3 ypc average.

Auburn and Penn State are playing each other on Saturday. Penn had 17 receivers catch a pass last week. Auburn ran for 210 yards and scored 3 TDs vs. San Jose State last weekend. Neither Auburn nor Penn state have an interception this season.

Penn State's secondary should fare well against Auburn's downfield attack. Sean Clifford will probably have to win this game with his arm. Auburn poses enough threat in close range near the line to suppress PSU's attempt to establish tempo on the ground early.