Reasons for optimism for Penn State Football at Michigan

Penn State Football: five reasons for optimism for the Nittany Lions’ trip to The Big House

AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Kaytron Allen #13 of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs the ball ball behind offensive lineman Landon Tengwall #58 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during their game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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AUBURN, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with athletic director Patrick Kraft of the Penn State Nittany Lions after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Reason for optimism #4 – road tested

Has Penn State played a team as good as Michigan yet? Of course not. They have, however, been tested twice on the road already this season, which can only help them as they roll into The Big House against one of the nation’s best teams.

Although they have plenty of veterans all over the field on both sides of the ball, there are plenty of young players who start and/or contribute for the Nittany Lions. However, those young players have already gotten a taste of big-time road matchups and hostile environments, so they should be well equipped to handle this one as well.

There’s really not a whole lot to this one. These Nittany Lions have been there, done that in terms of hostile environments, so home field for Michigan shouldn’t make a difference.

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