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Penn State opens as a huge favorite vs. Rutgers

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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After losing back-to-back games to Ohio State and Michigan State, Penn State heads into Saturday’s matchup against Rutgers as a heavy favorite.

Vegas has tabbed the Nittany Lions as a four-touchdown favorite this week as they return to Beaver Stadium. Penn State has lost its last two games by a combined four points.

Penn State is out of the B1G race and the College Football Playoff picture, but could still reach the 10-win mark and earn a high bowl bid for the postseason. Beating Rutgers, Nebraska and Maryland in the final three weeks would be essential.

Though Rutgers enters the week at just 4-5, the Scarlet Knights are winners in three of their last four outings, knocking off Illinois, Purdue and Maryland. The only loss was to Michigan.

Last year, Penn State defeated Rutgers 39-0.

Saturday’s game is scheduled to kickoff at noon ET and will air on Big Ten Network.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB