Penn State welcomes a 4-5 Rutgers team that's coming off a stretch of three conference wins in its last four games. The Scarlet Knights haven't won that many in the Big Ten since 2014.
Our staff predicts a resounding victory for the Nittany Lions in Beaver Stadium. Let's hope they're right, unlike last weekend.
With two consecutive losses, the potential outcomes for Penn State football's postseason destination have changed drastically.
"We have a contract very close to being done and being sent to Penn State to extend the football deal," Pitt AD Heather Lyke said. "I think that’s a huge priority and a huge rivalry and it’s necessary, so we’re working hard on that.”
Despite a few heart-wrenching losses, Penn State football is still absolutely poised for years of contention.
Penn State's College Football Playoff hopes have gone up in smoke with last weekend's loss to Michigan State in East Lansing. The Nittany Lions checked in at No. 14 in this week's CFP Poll.