It’s almost time for the final football Saturday for the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-5, 3-4). The team will take on the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers (9-2, 6-1) tomorrow afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The Badgers boast the fifth-best defense and the eighth-best running attack in the nation entering Saturday's regular season-ending matchup. Here are our staff predictions for tomorrow’s 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
With the exception of Ohio State, Wisconsin (9-2, 6-1) is the best football team that the Nittany Lions (6-5, 3-4) will face this season. It doesn't help matters that the game will take place in Madison at Camp Randall Stadium, where the Badgers have only lost one game over the last three seasons. With the final football game of the season approaching, let's take a look at the five keys to beating Wisconsin.
Penn State has had a long-standing tradition of sending quality players to the NFL, and the 2013 season is no exception. Highlighted by stellar performances from linebacker Paul Posluszny and NaVorro Bowman, as well as quarterback Matt McGloin, former Nittany Lions are making their presence felt around the league.
The other day on his radio show, Mike Francesa discussed the Oakland Raiders and their current quarterback situation. He knows Terrelle Pryor's name, but when he tries to say "Matt McGloin," it doesn't go so well.
According to a "High Five" feature on the NCAA website, Penn State has the second most iconic uniforms in the country. The Nittany Lions trail only Notre Dame and come in ahead of Alabama, USC, and Michigan.
College football's 2013 Biletnikoff Award final ballot was released yesterday. Notably absent was Penn State's Allen Robinson. While the other three candidates are all excellent wide receivers, Robinson may be better.