The Penn State Nittany Lions have been given strong odds to defeat Wisconsin this coming week.
The Matt Campbell era for the Penn State Nittany Lions is off and running, with the team starting the year 3-0.
Penn State is currently ranked No. 13 in the country, looking like they could be a potential sleeper in the College Football Playoff. Campbell has his guys ready to play each week, and the collection of talent on the field has been fun to watch.
Behind a strong start from quarterback Rocco Becht, the Nittany Lions offense has been rolling this year. Overall, Penn State ranks 23rd in the FBS in yards per game (492), 28th in passing yards (287), 38th in rushing yards (205), and 22nd in scoring (42.3).
The defense has been very good as well, with Penn State ranked fourth overall in the FBS in yards allowed (201), second in passing yards allowed (90), 51st in rushing yards allowed (111), and third in scoring (7.3). Campbell has built a nice roster coming over from Iowa State, and the Nittany Lions are rolling through three weeks.
This has seen Penn State get off to a strong start, and now that team will begin its run in the Big Ten this weekend. The Nittany Lions will be welcoming the Wisconsin Badgers to town this week, offering a chance to continue the winning streak.
Wisconsin sits at 2-1 on the season, with them coming off a win against Eastern Michigan. But heading into this game, Penn State is being given an 87.6 percent chance to take down the Badgers by ESPN.
Playing in Beaver Stadium should offer Penn State an advantage, with the crowd ready to make life tough on the Badgers. The Nittany Lions will try to keep the defense rocking against Wisconsin, who has averaged 34.3 points per game this season.
Becht will be looked upon to set the tone again in this game, and he is trying to keep his year going strong. The Penn State signal-caller has thrown for 751 yards and nine touchdowns through the first three games of the season.
After going through an injury-filled season a year ago, Becht looked healthy with the Nittany Lions, giving this team a chance to win each time out. But Penn State can't take Wisconsin for granted, and they will have to earn their keep out on the field this weekend.
Kickoff between the Nittany Lions and Badgers is scheduled to take place at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET.
