Three reasons why Penn State Football will beat Purdue on Thursday

Penn State football faces a tough first test in its matchup against Purdue on Thursday. 

Penn State football’s season will get underway Thursday with a trip to Purdue.

The Nittany Lions are 3.5-point favorites against the Boilermakers, but many people believe Purdue is capable of pulling off the upset.

This game features two sixth-year quarterbacks in Sean Clifford and Aidan O’Connell, making for one of the most experienced quarterback matchups of all time.

Purdue is known for its ability to pull off upsets, especially at home. This has obviously made many Penn State fans feel uneasy about this game, but there are plenty of reasons as to why Penn State will leave this Big Ten matchup with a win.

Let’s take a look at three big factors the Nittany Lions have going for them in this one.