Well things are about to get tougher for the Spartans, and considering how well things have gone so far, that is probably not a good thing. This week marks the first of the games against the “big three” divisional opponents. Michigan State will travel west to take on Penn State, who is looking to avenge last season’s loss at the hands of Matt Coghlin and the Spartans. Here’s what you need to know about Linebacker U.
School: Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
Nickname: Nittany Lions
Conference: Big Ten (East Division)
Location: University Park, PA
Head Coach: James Franklin (5th season)
Record: 4-1 (1-1 in Big Ten)
Mascot: The Nittany Lion
All Time Series: 15-15-1 (MSU has won four of the last five)
Rivalry Trophy: Land Grant Trophy
Penn State is coming off a bye following a tough, one-point loss to Ohio State, their second in as many seasons.