No. 17 Penn State is set to travel to Columbus, Ohio, for the Big Ten Showdown. The blue and white will face No. 3 UCLA at 4 p.m. Friday and then battle No. 6 USC at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nittany Lions enter the showdown still looking for their first win after a rough 0-4 start to the season. However, the Big Ten Showdown provides an opportunity for a win and more.
Coach Mark Pavlik’s squad is still looking to grow together as one and a win could help put confidence into the players.
No. 3 UCLA
To start the year, UCLA has picked up where it left off in 2024, as the reigning national champions have started 4-1, including a win over Penn State.