Michigan State at Penn State 10/13/18 - CFB Picks & Predictions

The Michigan State Spartans (3 - 2, 1 - 1 CONF) are on the road this week in order to square off against the #8 Penn State Nittany Lions (4 - 1, 1 - 1 CONF). Michigan State comes to town looking to rebound after a bad loss last week to Northwestern. Penn State will be heavily favored in this game even though they lost a nailbiter to #4 OSU this past week. Penn State will be hosting their matchup with Michigan State at the Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA.

The Michigan State Spartans come into this game averaging just 27 PPG on offense so far this season. Michigan State has had troubles on pretty much every level of the football field but taking the cake has been QB Brian Lewerke (1,328 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT). Michigan State isn't going to win many football games when they can't generate offense without turning the ball over. Michigan State is surrendering 23 PPG to opposing teams on defense this year. Penn State has been one of the better offensive teams in the NCAA to start the season. The Nittany Lions are averaging an eye-popping 50 PPG on offense while racking up a balanced 500 yards per game from scrimmage. QB Trace McSorley (1,049 yards, 10 TDs, 2 INTs) has been almost flawless under center and he should be able to lead Penn State to a victory here.