Penn State at Rutgers

Penn State lost in the final seconds to Indiana, but that game was a springboard for interim coach Terry Smith and the Nittany Lions to regain their footing, and they went on to win their next two games against Michigan State and Nebraska. Smith desperately wants to keep the job next yea,r giving him and his players special incentive along with becoming bowl-eligible with a victory over Rutgers. Penn State has won and covered the past four meetings. Through all the adversity this season, the Nittany Lions' defense still is #25 in the country in total yards allowed and #17 in pass defense. Conversely, Rutgers' defense is #119, allowing 425.9 yards per game, and #129, allowing 201.7 yards per game rushing. The Scarlet Knights come off a 42-9 rout by Ohio State with only 147 total offense yards. Rutgers is 1-4 ATS after accumulating fewer than 275 yards in their previous game. Take Penn State.