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Penn State vs. Michigan: Matchup between nation’s best defenses
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When No. 19-ranked Michigan takes on No. 2-ranked Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday night, each team’s defense could play a crucial role in the final outcome of the game
Get ready for defense on Saturday night https://t.co/Tacz9wXzSa pic.twitter.com/5U5GXwviTb
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) October 18, 2017
In a game that Michigan (5-1) desperately needs to win, their defense will have to figure out a way to slow down Heisman favorite and Penn State (6-0) tailback Saquon Barkley.
The 5-foot-11, 230-pound junior running back has accumulated 649 yards on the ground this season and six rushing scores. He also been a weapon in the passing game, tallying 395 receiving yards and two receiving TDs.