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

By Dante Pryor

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 27: Penn State Nittany Lions fans cheer during a "White Out" game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium on October 27, 2012 in State College, Pennsylvania. The Ohio State Buckeyes won, 35-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 27: Penn State Nittany Lions fans cheer during a "White Out" game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium on October 27, 2012 in State College, Pennsylvania. The Ohio State Buckeyes won, 35-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 03: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Penn State 42-7. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 03: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Penn State 42-7. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

1. Michigan gets shut out

This is a three bold predictions article, so let’s have one of the boldest predictions you’ll read all year. Michigan won’t score in this game.

This probably won’t happen, but the conditions are right for Penn State to pitch the shutout. These are the games where you can turn the narrative of your program. Keep in mind the Nittany Lions want to be counted among the elite. Michigan hasn’t had the year they’ve wanted, but they are still a big-time brand, and beating them puts you right behind the Buckeyes.

This is an opportunity to make a statement, and what better statement than shutting out the Wolverines?

The White Out will be on at Beaver Stadium, and it’s going to be loud. Michigan has had its issues with turnovers, and the Nittany Lions’ defense gets to the quarterback. Offensively, one or two big plays will set the tone for the night, and after a big lead is established the Nittany Lions will lean on the Michigan defense with their run game just like Wisconsin did.

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If the Wolverines offense can’t get going, don’t be shocked to see a zero on the board.

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