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Penn State football vs. Michigan: 3 bold predictions in Week 8

By Andrew Miller

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 14: Jim Harbaugh the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines watches the action during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 14: Jim Harbaugh the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines watches the action during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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1. Saquon Barkley rushes for 150 yards, despite Michigan’s front seven

Maybe the best player in the country is on the Penn State offense. Superstar running back Saquon Barkley is currently the Heisman front-runner and possible No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

The praise for Barkley has not stopped over the past few weeks. He’ll get a huge test against the Michigan front seven, featuring players like linebacker Devin Bush and defensive lineman Maurice Hurst. Michigan thrives on stopping the run.

Northwestern was able to hold Barkley in check and still let up 31 points to the Nittany Lions. The problem with stacking the box is that you let quarterback Trace McSorley find one of his many weapons in the receiving corps.

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The potent combination of Barkley and McSorley will cause Michigan’s defense to respect the passing game. Barkley will find some running room, especially down the stretch to lead the Nittany Lions.

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