This is a terrifying trap spot for Penn State, who, after the first playoff ranking, looks poised for a win-and-in showdown against Ohio State in a few weeks. But we're backing the Nittany Lions to win on Saturday by calling on one of the most time-honored traditions in college football heckling: Minnesota ain't played nobody.
The Golden Gophers have big wins over Maryland and Rutgers that look impressive in the box score but have also had to scrape out one-score victories over the likes of Fresno State, Georgia Southern, and Purdue. You can only play whoever's on the schedule, but Penn State is a stronger team on every side of the ball, so barring a disaster, expect the Nittany Lions to roll in this one.