Hummer (Penn State -6.5) – This week will tell us a lot about the Badgers’ recent defensive surge. Wisconsin has allowed only 16 total points the last three weeks, but those games were against Purdue, Rutgers and Northwestern. Penn State, a top 10 offense, is a far different test. This is also by far the best defense the Badgers have seen this year, which is a problem as Braedyn Locke hasn’t exactly played inspiring football (59.3 CMP%, 7 TDs, 5 INTs) since taking over for Tyler Van Dyke. I like the Nittany Lions to make a statement ahead of Ohio State. … Penn State 27, Wisconsin 20.
Crawford (Penn State -6.5) — All road games in the Big Ten are treacherous. Ask Lincoln Riley. James Franklin’s tend to win them, however. The victory at USC in overtime as a momentum-builder for a squad that stayed unbeaten and kept everything out front in terms of season-long expectations and program goals. The Nittany Lions are now ranked No. 3 in the AP Poll and with a win at Wisconsin, Penn State sets up a huge showdown with Ohio State on Nov. 2. … Penn State 26, Wisconsin 10.
