After a decisive victory over Fordham, Bowling Green will have a much more difficult test this week.
The Falcons are traveling to take on No. 8-ranked Penn State. This game represents several opportunities Group of Five programs have to go up against a Power Four foe.
But do the Falcons have a shot at winning?
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Bowling Green vs. Penn State Betting
Penn State is a -34.5 college football betting odds favorite against Bowling Green, with the Over/Under being 48.5.
Bowling Green vs. Penn State On TV
The matchup between Bowling Green and Penn State will be televised on Big Ten Network.
The game will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 7. The contest is taking place at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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Bowling Green vs. Penn State Prediction
I predict Penn State will win and cover the spread at -34.5. I also project the game will go Over 48.5 total points.
Even despite a weather delay, Penn State took care of business and opened the season with a win at West Virginia. Quarterback Drew Allar was pretty efficient, throwing for 216 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions on 11-of-16 passing while rushing for 44 yards.
As much as I think Bowling Green is capable of competing for a MAC title this year, I don’t believe the Falcons quite have the talent to keep up with the Nittany Lions.
I expect Penn State’s defense to be strong, for Bowling Green to struggle early on offense, and for this game to be decided by the fourth quarter.
