Penn State vs Wisconsin: Prediction roundtable

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 05: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions is congratulated after his touchdown run by Trace McSorley #9 and Irvin Charles #11 during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 5, 2016 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. Penn State defeats Iowa 41-14. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 13: Shareef Miller #48 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after wrapping up La’Darius Jefferson #15 of the Michigan State Spartans (not pictured) on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Blain Bradley, Contributor

This may be a reach, but I think Penn State can stifle Wisconsin’s rushing attack. Taylor has a history of fumbling as the season progresses. If Penn State keeps Taylor under 20 touches and forces a fumble, they can win this game. The least they can do is limit Taylor to 100-145 yards and two scores. The Wisconsin offense is super predictable, and if Hornibrook isn’t playing, it’s pretty one-dimensional. Wisconsin is always a run-first team, but with Coan possibly playing, they’ll rely heavily on the run. Forcing Coan to make plays with his arm may be beneficial for the Nittany Lions’ defense. I can see a defensive TD for Penn State in this game.

Offensively, I look for a strong bounce back game for McSorley. Rutgers put up 261 passing yards on Wisconsin (Nebraska put up 407). Injuries have plagued the Badgers’ D. I think this is favorable for PSU.

Penn State 28
Wisconsin 24

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