Overview

• No. 7 Penn State (3-1) visits UCLA (0-4) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS from the Rose Bowl.
• BetMGM lists the Nittany Lions as 25.5-point favorites against a Bruins program in transition, with Tim Skipper as interim coach and Jerry Neuheisel calling plays after staff departures.
• Quarterback Drew Allar has 763 passing yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions through four games, drawing critical evaluations from NFL scouts and national analysts about his consistency.
• On3’s tracking shows Allar’s estimated NIL valuation has fallen by about $600,000 since the Oregon loss.
• James Franklin defended Allar’s fit in what he called a pro-style offense, while Penn State’s top-10 defense (274 yards and 11.75 points allowed per game) faces a UCLA offense averaging 312.2 yards and 14.25 points.