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Penn State Football and Big Ten Picks ATS | Week 5

By Lawrence Santa Maria

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 7: Will Levis #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on during the second half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium on November 7, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 7: Will Levis #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on during the second half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium on November 7, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 7: Demario McCall #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on November 7, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 7: Demario McCall #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on November 7, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Indiana +20.5 vs Ohio State

In arguably the biggest match up of the day, Indiana will travel to the horseshoe and put there undefeated record on the line against the Buckeyes.

I have backed Indiana the last two weeks and with a spread this big, will do it again. Under head coach Tom Allen the Hoosiers have embraced the underdog role, even in this magical season.

Indiana shut out Michigan State 24-0 last week, proving the moment is not to big for them, handling business like a good team should against an inferior opponent. Quarterback Michael Pennix jr continues to get better, leading the conference in passing with 1,070 yards and nine touchdowns to only three interceptions.

Ohio State had a week off after Maryland was forced to shut down football activities due to Covid-19 last week. The Buckeyes are 3-0 and have rolled along without breaking much of a sweat this year, outscoring opponents by a combined 70 points this year.

Quarterback Justin Fields will put up his numbers in this one, but if Indiana can get just enough stops, and maybe force a turnover they can stay in this game longer then Vegas expects. Ohio State wins, but Indiana shows they can hang with the big boys yet again. Ohio State wins 42-24.

The Pick: Indiana +20.5

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