Penn State Football and Big Ten Picks ATS

Nov 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) runs with the ball while Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Micah McFadden (47) pursues during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) runs with the ball while Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Micah McFadden (47) pursues during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Joey Porter Jr (9) attempts to tackle Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Christian Dremel (82) during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Rutgers 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Joey Porter Jr (9) attempts to tackle Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Christian Dremel (82) during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Rutgers 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

“Rutgers +10.5 vs Michigan State”

Thats right, Rutgers. Sometimes you have to just hold your nose and take an underdog, and in this case you might have to close your eyes as well. Michigan State is a program in a bit of turmoil with new head coach Mel Tucker coming over from Colorado. The spartans would not release a depth chart so questions remain, but familiar faces on that defense are gone, and that does not bode well for an offense that averaged 24 ppg and replaces starting QB Brian Lewerke. Rutgers should be improved under Schiano, and I expect a sloppy, defensive struggle

The Pick: Rutgers +10.5