UCLA vs Penn State Picks and Prediction – 10/5/2024

The UCLA Bruins will be on the road Saturday with a game in Pennsylvania against Penn State. UCLA has struggled to start the year with just one win through four games played riding a three-game skid following a 21 point loss to Oregon a week ago. UCLA struggled on both sides of the ball against Oregon giving up 431 yards and 34 points resulting in the loss. Offensively UCLA was outmatched as well scoring just 13 points on 172 yards after turning the ball over twice in the game. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Ethan Garbers is the offensive leader of this season for UCLA with 808 yards and three scores on 67 completions. TJ Harden is the top running back for UCLA with 125 yards and one score on 41 carries. Rico Flores leads the team with 187 yards and one score on 12 grabs. Moliki Matavao is 2nd on the roster with 160 yards on 8 catches.

The Penn State Nittany Lions will again be at home Saturday undefeated through four games played after a 14 point victory against top 25 ranked Illinois last week. The Penn State offense has carried the team this season as they are Top 40 in the nation averaging 36.25 points per game. Penn State has moved the ball extremely well this season compiling 296.75 yards per game overall including 251 on the ground.

Drew Allar has carried the offensive load for Penn State this season with 864 yards and eight scores on 56 completions. Nicholas Singleton is the top running back on the team with 408 yards and three scores on 53 carries. Kaytron Allen has chipped in 289 yards and one score of 53 carries, while Beau Pribula has added 13 99 yards and one score as well.

The Nittany Lions have rolled to start the year and will continue that trend this week. Penn State has their sites set on finally getting into the playoff and will keep winning. Take Penn State to roll against a well below average UCLA team leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Penn State Nittany Lions win and cover 42-7.