Penn State may be a heavy favorite in its season opener against Appalachian State but, if it wants to win big, it still needs to dominate its matchups. Here are the two key matchups to Saturday’s game that we think will determine the outcome.
John McGonigal: Penn State wide receivers vs. Appalachian State secondary
James Franklin said it best at his Tuesday press conference: Appalachian State’s secondary “has done an unbelievable job.” The Mountaineers had 18 interceptions in 2017, three off college football’s leader, Iowa — and their big three in the back are still around.