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Penn State-Michigan and Saturday's X-factors: Who are the players, coaches to watch?

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Penn State kicks off the second half of its regular season with its biggest test to date. Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines, a physical team with one of the top defenses in the country, visit Beaver Stadium for a Saturday night game. It is Penn State’s White Out game and the 6-0 Lions are about to embark on a difficult three-game stretch. The Michigan game is followed by a road trip to Ohio State and then another road game vs. Michigan State.

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Penn State running back Saquon Barkley breaks away from Northwestern cornerback Montre Hartage and goes for a 53-yard touchdown during the third quarter at Ryan Field on Oct.