Overview
- Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday on BTN in Piscataway during Rutgers’ senior night.
- Oddsmakers favor Penn State by about 10.5 points, and the Lions have not lost to Rutgers in Big Ten play since 2014 as part of a 32-2 all-time series edge.
- With quarterback Drew Allar out, Penn State leans on running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, while a revitalized pass rush features Dani Dennis-Sutton and Zane Durant.
- Rutgers counters with an efficient passing game led by Athan Kaliakmanis and a 1,000-yard rusher in Antwan Raymond, supported by strong ball control and few turnovers.
- Analysts say the outcome likely hinges on style of play, with a high-scoring game favoring Rutgers and a run-first, defensive battle favoring Penn State.