Penn State -3.5 2.2% play

Purdue is a bit of a public dog here, and I like Purdue as a dog under Jeff Brohm, but not in this spot to open the season against a more talented team.  Purdue is not going to sneak up on anyone at this point, and I'm sure Franklin has highlighted this to his team as Purdue has had major upsets under Brohm including twice against a #2 ranked team.  I think it is also a lot to ask Purdue to be competiive in a year they lost 3 players to the NFL draft.

Sean Clifford was banged up all year long and got no help from a running game.  When healthy Clifford is a very good player, and expect to see that showcased tonight.  I like the fact that they brought in Michell Tinsley from Western Kentucky (1402 receiving yards) Parker Washington returns, and they got the Gatorade player of the year in RB Nicholas Singleton who should be a huge asset for Penn State.  The defense only returns 4 starters, but I expect they'll be just fine and be able to get pressure from the defensive line and cause some turnovers tonight with new DC Manny Diaz back where he belongs in the DC role.