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2021 Week 2 Preview: Ball State Cardinals @ Penn State Nittany Lions

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.