ANN ARBOR, Mich.
One team playing at The Big House on Saturday looked like a College Football Playoff-caliber club. It was not Penn State.
The No. 14 Nittany Lions — who once held national title dreams — suffered their third loss in the last five games, getting handled by No. 5 Michigan 42-7. Penn State’s Rose Bowl hopes are over, too, as it stands at 6-3.
Michigan, meanwhile, was a machine. The Wolverines churned out 259 rushing yards, led by Karan Higdon’s 130 yards. Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson was effective when needed, completing 11 of 17 passes for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns.