Penn State Given Solid Chance to Take Down Michigan

The Penn State Nittany Lions will be heading on the road this week to take on the Michigan Wolverines, looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

After a solid start to the season, Penn State has faltered over the last few weeks, seeing the team come undone. But the Nittany Lions still have a lot of confidence entering this game as they try to grab a big win in conference play.

Penn State enters the game against Michigan with a record of 3-3 on the season, but they have gone 0-3 against opposing Big Ten teams. If the Nittany Lions could come out on top in this contest, it could give this team some serious momentum for the rest of the season.

The Wolverines will enter the contest against Penn State with a record of 3-2 on the season, and they are also winless in the Big Ten. Michigan has lost two straight games as well, with them dropping a game to Minnesota last week.

Both teams need a win in the worst way, with each side coming in with a sense of desperation. Michigan has a slight edge in the game, with the contest being played at the Big House, which gives them strong home-field advantage.

Entering the game, the Nittany Lions aren't favored to take down Michigan on the road this week. According to ESPN's matchup predictor, Penn State has a 45.0 percent chance of grabbing the win this weekend.

With head coach Matt Campbell at the helm in his first season, there was an expectation of growing pains for this Penn State program. But the Nittany Lions got off to a strong start, with thoughts of a potential College Football Playoff run.

However, the team has come down to earth, with the tough schedule giving them a reality check. But this game against the Wolverines could offer Penn State a way forward, especially with Michigan struggling themselves.

For Penn State, a key will be to see quarterback Rocco Behct get back to playing his game. Over the last few weeks, Behct has struggled, and it has led to all sorts of problems for the Nittany Lions offense.

If Becht can get back to basics, Penn State could have an opportunity to grab a huge road win this week. Kickoff between the Nittany Lions and Wolverines is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET from Ann Arbor in Michigan.