The oddsmakers are expecting a nailbiter for Penn State in Pasadena as they face off with Utah to close out the 2023 season. The seemingly evenly-matched Nittany Lions and Utes have opened as an even pick ‘em ahead of the Rose Bowl.
It will be Penn State’s first meeting with Utah in program history.
Utah was a trendy pick for an undefeated season and playoff berth ahead of the season, but those hopes quickly evaporated in a week one defeat to Florida in The Swamp. They bounced back to sweep through their nonconference slate with wins over South Utah and San Diego State, followed by blowout victories over Arizona State and Oregon State to reach 4-1.