Time and Date: Saturday, September 11 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Network: FS1
Location: Beaver Stadium — University Park, PA
Spread: Penn State (-22.5)
ESPN FPI: Penn State has 93.8% chance to win
All-time series: No previous matchups
Setting the scene
The Ball State Cardinals ride the country’s fourth longest win streak. Mike Neu’s program has rattled off 8-straight victories, attaining a MAC championship and the program’s first-ever bowl victory over that timespan. Ball State checked in at No.