Penn State dangerously attacks Michigan Stadium

Saquon Barkley, the number two choice in the April selection of the NFL last April, set fire to Michigan for a 69-yard pass and a 42-yard reception in the 42-13 victory over the NFL. last year at State College. But the Nittany Lions still have quarterback Trace McSorley.

The double threat missed a few rounds of Saturday's game against Iowa – a home win of 30-24 – because of a knee injury. All indications are that it will begin when Penn State visits Ann Arbor on Saturday (3:45 pm, ESPN).

Even without the dynamic Barkley, Penn State (6-2, 3-2 in the Big Ten) averaged 41 points per game and ranks 18th in the country in number of meters per game. It's a very heavy attack. McSorley has more rushed attempts than any Big Ten quarterback. Offensive midfielder Miles Sanders is fourth in the league in steals and has a solid average of 6.13 yards per run.

Penn State's most explosive weapon may be first year freshman K.J. Hamler from Pontiac, Michigan. The fast wide receiver averages 18 yards per reception.

"It should be a game that is good for him because they play man to man and that it's a problem of the first match," said Penn State head coach James Franklin, this week.

Hamler, who refers to central Michigan, Cesar Ruiz, as his best friend, is also dangerous.

Michigan is familiar with the player his Penn State teammates have called a "human joystick".

On the defensive, Penn State ranks 21st in yards per game allowed and was particularly good against the pass. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and several players have indicated this week that the Penn State defensive line would be the best Michigan has ever faced so far this season, which is indicative of the that Notre Dame and Michigan State are very good ahead. Some statistics corroborate Michigan's conviction: Penn State is leading the Big Ten in bagging and tackling for loss.

Michigan should be relatively healthy on the offensive. Two weeks ago, in Michigan's Michigan State win, forward receiver Juwann Bushell-Beatty went on to win, but wide receiver Tarik Black could play for the first time since the third match of the season. last season.

The state of Penn State, ranked 10th in the pre-season AP operation, started 4-0 before dropping two more heartbreaking in Ohio State (27-26) and Michigan State (21-17), both at their home. The Nittany Lions bounced back with a close victory in Indiana and against the Hawkeyes. They enter Saturday 14th place in the inaugural standings of University Football qualifiers, behind Florida only among teams of two defeats.

The last two games between Michigan and Penn State have been eruptions (U-M won the 2016 meeting at Ann Arbor 49-10). Michigan is a 10-point favorite this time. The Wolverines lead the all-time series 13-8.