The bye week should give the Nittany Lions the time needed to avoid a post-Ohio State hangover loss against Michigan State.
With the Nittany Lions taking the week off, here are a few games for Penn State fans to keep an eye on this weekend.
The Nittany Lions' defense needs to bend but not break this Saturday against Ohio State.
Ohio State first-year quarterbacks have had mixed results in Beaver Stadium.
"We can do better, we are better, and the time is now."
With Big Ten play starting this week, here's a look at each of Penn State's opponents and how threatening they could be to the Nittany Lions' title hopes.