Penn State Offense Targets Struggling UCLA Defense in High-Stakes Showdown

Penn State's offense is expected to be more aggressive and creative against UCLA's struggling defense, with a focus on utilizing Devonte Ross as a deep threat and Trebor Pena in versatile gadget plays. The Nittany Lions' offensive line must improve blocking at the second level to establish an effective running game, taking advantage of UCLA's defense which has allowed over 200 rushing yards per game and ranks poorly against the run nationally. Despite Penn State's recent inconsistent performances, including an overtime loss to Oregon, quarterback Drew Allar has shown the ability to lead comebacks and should find opportunities against UCLA's weak run defense and vulnerable passing defense, which allows many short-yardage plays. Analysts predict a dominant performance by Penn State, with expectations of multiple touchdowns and control of the game against the winless Bruins. While UCLA's passing defense ranks relatively well in yards allowed, their yards per attempt metric indicates vulnerabilities that Penn State could exploit through medium to short passing plays. Overall, the matchup heavily favors Penn State due to UCLA's defensive deficiencies and Penn State's offensive potential if they execute with creativity and aggression.