It is the final regular season game of the year and the annual battle for the Land Grant Trophy. The Michigan State Spartans are looking to close out the season with a perfect home record and get to 10 wins. It’s a holiday weekend so let’s cut the trimming and get to it.
School: Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
Nickname: Nittany Lions
Conference: Big Ten (East Division)
Location: University Park, PA
Head Coach: James Franklin (eigth season)
Record: 7-4
Mascot: The Nittany Lion
All Time Series: Tied 17-17-1
Rivalry Trophy: Land Grant Trophy
Both of these head coaches, Mel Tucker and James Franklin, got new 10-year deals this week, so they should be pretty comfortable coming into this game, at least we know they are financially comfortable.