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Penn State Favored by 34.5 Points Against Bowling Green in College Football Matchup

In week two of the college football season, the Bowling Green Falcons (1-0) will face the eighth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. Penn State is the betting favorite with a current line of -34.5, after opening at -32.5. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Falcons +3000 | Nittany Lions -20000
• Spread: Falcons +34.5 (-110) | Nittany Lions -34.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 100%.

Bowling Green vs Penn St. Stats

Bowling Green Falcons

Bowling Green head coach Scot Loeffler and his team had a strong start to the season with a decisive 41-17 victory over Fordham. The Falcons covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites and fell just short of the total points line. Quarterback Connor Bazelak had a solid performance, with Terion Stewart leading the ground game and Harold Fannin Jr. as a top receiver. The team is aiming to build on their previous 7-6 record and has high expectations as they were voted to place third in the MAC coaches' poll. Defensively, Bowling Green is led by co-defensive coordinators Steve Morrison and Sammy Lawanson, with the team allowing 401 total yards in their season opener. With a power ranking of 44, Bowling Green ranks 18th in offense and 22nd in defense, boasting a 1-0 record for the season.

Penn St. Nittany Lions Analysis

Penn State head coach James Franklin is entering his 11th season with the Nittany Lions, aiming to compete on a national stage and take the team to the next level. The recent expansion of the college football playoff to 12 teams may benefit Penn State, who have been held back in previous seasons by their inability to beat Michigan and Ohio State. In their season opener against West Virginia, Penn State dominated with a 34-12 victory, led by quarterback Drew Allar and running back Nicholas Singleton. Defensively, the team is performing well under co-defensive coordinators Tom Allen and Anthony Poindexter. Penn State is currently ranked fifth in power rankings, with a 1-0 record and strong performances on both offense and defense. In past matchups, Bowling Green has been competitive against Penn State.

James Franklin's Penn State Team Dominates College Football Betting Spread

James Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in college football when it comes to covering the spread. According to a recent article from Audacy, bettors who have backed Penn State during his tenure have seen a positive return of approximately 15 units from 2016 to 2022, ranking the team first among all schools. Franklin's impressive track record was further highlighted by his team's 9-4 against the spread record last season. Despite a sizable spread of 34.5 points in an upcoming game, I remain confident in Penn State's ability to cover, particularly given the strong performance of their offense in the season opener where they amassed 457 yards. Additionally, their defense, which ranked third in the nation last season in points allowed per game, is poised to stifle Bowling Green. In conclusion, I recommend backing Penn State in this match-up.

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