Where to watch Penn State vs. Michigan State: TV channel, stream, odds, spread, prediction, pick

This year’s Land Grant Trophy may not be a prize to remember, but the rivalry matchup between Penn State (3-6), Michigan State (3-6), and other winless Big Ten teams will still be worth watching as they try to salvage their slim chances of qualifying for a bowl game after disappointing seasons. This is only the second time that both teams have been ranked in their last 14 meetings. After firing their long-time coach James Franklin, the Nittany Lions nearly pulled off an upset against No. The Nittany Lions were a month removed from firing longtime coach James Franklin and nearly pulled off a stunning upset last week against No. Spartans also suffered a heartbreak prior to their bye week, as they lost in overtime at Minnesota. This was their longest losing streak since nine years. Penn State, meanwhile, has dropped six consecutive games for the first time since 2004.Bet Penn State vs. Michigan State at DraftKings Sportsbook, where new users get $300 in bonus bets and 3 free months of NBA League Pass with a winning $5 wager:Saturday’s matchup will be the 39th all-time meeting between the two programs. While the Spartans are 6-1 in their last 11 matches, the Nittany Lions are 4-1 in the past 5. This is a close 19-18-1 margin in the annual rivalry game that began in 1993.

Where to watch Penn State vs. Michigan State liveDate: Saturday, Nov. 15 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ETLocation: Spartan Stadium — East Lansing, MichiganTV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App, Paramount+ PremiumFollow along LIVE for real-time updates, highlights and analysis from this Big Ten showdown. Penn State vs. Michigan State: Need to know Quarterback situation: Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith plans to start redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic on Saturday, according to ESPN. Milivojevic’s first career start against Minnesota two weeks ago threw 311 yards, which is the third-most for a redshirt freshmen or a freshman. It was also the fourth-most of any Spartans debut. Junior Aidan Chiles, who followed Smith from Oregon State last season, continued to split first-team reps in practice this week, per Smith.

Record chasers: Kaytron Allen became Penn State’s career leader in rushing attempts last week, surpassing Evan Royster (2007-10). Allen’s 3,613 career yards are just 319 short of Royster’s record. Meanwhile, Nicholas Singleton continues climbing the Nittany Lions’ record books as well, tallying 41 rushing touchdowns and 51 total touchdowns in his career, putting him within reach of Saquon Barkley’s all-time school marks of 43 and 53, respectively.Late down woes: Both teams have struggled in critical late-down situations against FBS opponents this season. Penn State converts 46.5% of its late downs, which is a better rate than Michigan State, who only convert 37.4%. The Spartans’ defense allows opponents to convert on 55.3% (92nd) of their late downs, while the Nittany Lions allow 54.0% (106th).

Penn State’s talent gap is much greater than Michigan State’s. Michigan State’s 5-1-0 ATS against Big Ten opponents is impressive, but the Nittany Lions are far more potent on both sides. Last week’s close win over No. Penn State showed it wasn’t done under interim head coach Terry Smith. Ethan Grunkemeyer, the quarterback, was good and balanced the offense. It could be key to beat a Spartans defense that is ranked fourth in the Big Ten this season in yards per attempt against FBS opponents (7.6). Penn State will leave East Lansing with ease, as they have a chance to end a difficult season on a positive note and still be eligible for a bowl.  Pick: Penn State -7.5

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