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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Open as Underdogs at Northwestern

It’s early in the week and a lot can change, but the Penn State Nittany Lions have opened as underdogs on the road against the Northwestern Wildcats. Despite looking dominant in a 39-0 victory over Illinois on Saturday, Penn State finds itself as an underdog for just the second time this season.

Vegasinsider.com shows that the opening spread has the Nittany Lions as two-point underdogs.

Penn State, despite posting a record of seven wins and two losses, has struggled at times this season, especially on offense. Junior quarterback Christian Hackenberg didn’t live up to his expectations to start the season, but has suddenly turned things around.