Penn State to Face Kent State Saturday

Penn State (2-0) is set to face a struggling Kent State (0-3) team on Saturday, where they are massive 49-point favorites. The Nittany Lions, who had a bye last week, aim to improve their tackling, reduce penalties, and fine-tune their third-down offense after a close win over Bowling Green. Kent State, coming off a 71-0 loss to Tennessee and ranked near the bottom of FBS in both offense and defense, will focus on limiting explosive plays and stopping Penn State's powerful run game led by Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Penn State's defense will need to compensate for the absence of key players like safety K.J. Winston. Coach James Franklin emphasizes not underestimating any opponent, despite Kent State's recent poor performances. The matchup is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Beaver Stadium and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.