No. 4 Penn State Eyes Playoff Spot in Senior Day Matchup Against Maryland

A win over Maryland could secure Penn State's first College Football Playoff berth and keep Big Ten title hopes alive.

Penn State (10-1) needs a victory over Maryland (4-7) to solidify its place in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field.
The Nittany Lions could also reach the Big Ten Championship Game if Michigan defeats No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday.
Quarterback Drew Allar has been in strong form, completing 77.3% of his passes with five touchdowns and no interceptions in his last three games.
Maryland's top wide receiver Tai Felton, with 1,097 yards this season, is 143 yards away from breaking the school's single-season receiving record.
Penn State will be without starting right tackle Anthony Donkoh due to injury, with Nolan Rucci stepping into the starting lineup.