Penn State football is set to return to Beaver Stadium after an idle week last week. According to James Franklin, the bye week was beneficial and was used to correct some of the glaring issues that arose during the game against Bowling Green.

Penn State will face Kent State on Saturday, one of the worst teams in the FBS, before the Nittany Lions open Big Ten play next week.

Here’s everything you need to know about what should be a decisive victory for the blue and white.

Television

Saturday’s contest will air on the Big Ten Network. Jeff Levering will handle the play-by-play while former Michigan tight end Jake Butt will be the analyst. Brooke Fletcher will be the crew’s sideline reporter.

Radio

Penn State Sports Network — Steve Jones and Jack Hamm

Local: 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450AM, Sirius/XM: 132 or 196

Weather

Saturday will be a mix of clouds and sun with a high of 75°, according to AccuWeather. There’s a 45% chance of precipitation, and, for the third straight game, Accuweather says a lightning delay can’t be ruled out.

Last Meeting

This year will be the seventh time that the Nittany Lions line up against the Golden Flashes. The teams last met in 2018, with Penn State winning 63-10.

Injuries

The Nittany Lions are battling a host of early-season injuries. Since the game against Bowling Green, Franklin has announced that tight end Andrew Rappleyea and safety K.J. Winston’s injuries were both long-term.

Betting Lines

Penn State opened as 49-point favorites over the Golden Flashes. The over/under is set at 55 points.

Media Coverage

Onward State will have you covered throughout today’s game. Find big plays, analysis, photos, and more on our main Twitter account @OnwardState as well as play-by-play commentary from @OnwardStSports.

Football writers CJ Doebler (@CDoebler), Nolan Wick (@nolan_wick), Mitch Corcoran (@MitchCorc18), and Joe Lister (@iamjoelister) will provide you with coverage from inside the press box, while photographers Hailey Stutzman (@stutzhailey) and Aidan Conrad (@shotbyconrad) will provide visual updates from the field.

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