The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to host the Nevada Wolf Pack in a riveting college football opener at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions had a stellar season last year, achieving a 13-3 overall record, with an impressive 7-1 at home.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, with Penn State favored by 43.5 points against a Nevada team hoping to bounce back from a tough 3-10 season. The total points line is set at 55.5.

Model’s Predictions for the Game:

• Nevada +43.5: The Wolf Pack will face a challenging test against Penn State’s Drew Aller. Despite their struggles, the model suggests Nevada has a solid chance to cover this spread in 52% of simulations.
• Nevada Over 7.5 Points: With Chubba Purdy leading and transfer Herschel Turner by his side, the Wolf Pack should exceed one scoring chance in this matchup.
• Penn State Over 50.5 Points: Having scored over 50 points just once last season, Penn State’s potent offense, led by Drew Aller, is projected to find the end zone effectively against Nevada’s defense.

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