I think that Penn State really played over their heads in that game. It was at home, at night and they had the white out going.
If I were an elite team like OSU, I would avoid away games at night if I could as they are ripe for upsets but they might not have control over that - I imagine the BIG 10 has a contract with ESPN the way that the SEC does.
OSU moved the ball well and to me seemed to be the dominant team but PSU came up with the big plays. PSU's defense played lights out that night, but some of that talent is in the NFL now so I don't know if they can repeat something like that again - especially since OSU's offense seems even better this year and it is at OSU.
I would put money on it, but I think their may be a 30 point difference in this game unless OSU just comes out totally flat or Joe Pa comes up with a defensive scheme like he did against Miami in 1985.
I'm pretty sure OSU won't come out flat....that was last week.
But I wouldn't be surprised of Paterno has a few wrinkles up his sleeve for the game.
He needs something to spark his team.
I was at the game and I think the rain really effected OSU....there were lots on dropped passes in the first half. Smith had a bad first half. That being said the rain was not bad it was just a nice drizzle and added to the cool environment (minus the scummy PSU fans). LOL!