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Penn State favored in 11 of 12 games by ESPN; Lions land in recruiting target's top 7, and more

Today's Penn State football news headlines feature a game-by-game season projection and a spot in a recruiting target's top schools.

ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) has game-by-game win probabilities listed, and Penn State projects as an early favorite in 11 of 12 games. The only exception is a Nov. 3 road trip to Michigan, which has a 58.2 percent chance of winning the game at Michigan Stadium. The Lions are a 51.4 percent favorite to beat Ohio State at home on Sept. 29 in a key early-season showdown.

Read more: Penn State favored in 11 of 12 games by ESPN; Lions land in recruiting target's top 7, and more

Excited For Football? Penn State's Heisman-Hopeful Signal Caller Builds The Hype

Gone from last season’s 11-win team and Fiesta Bowl champions is a ton of talent, leadership and offensive production.

Those three qualities are also in abundance for this year’s Penn State football team, most notably in senior quarterback Trace McSorley. The two-time captain has entrenched himself as the leader of the Nittany Lions, a Heisman Trophy candidate and also a role within (and beyond) the State College community. 

Read more: Excited For Football? Penn State's Heisman-Hopeful Signal Caller Builds The Hype

2019 Football Schedule

2019 PENN STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date Opponent
Apr. 13 Blue White Game
Aug. 31 Idaho
Sep. 7 Buffalo
Sep. 14 vs Pittsburgh
Sep. 27 at Maryland
Oct. 5 Purdue
Oct. 12 at Iowa
Oct. 19 Michigan
Oct. 26 at Michigan State
Nov. 9 at Minnesota
Nov. 16 Indiana
Nov. 23 at Ohio State
Nov. 30 Rutgers
Dec. 7 Big Ten Championship--> FUTURE SCHEDULES

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