For all the talk about a late-season matchup between Michigan and Ohio State and its role in deciding the eventual Big Ten champion, there hasn’t been very much chatter around the Penn State Nittany Lions. Maybe that’s with good reason — a 5-2 overall record might not wow the critics — but that could change, especially given the team’s 24-21 victory over the Buckeyes in Week 8. MORE: Michigan jumps to No. 2 in Week 9 AP Poll Three wins in the Big Ten Confernece has Penn State (PSU) in lockstep with Ohio State (OSU) in the Big Ten East division (3-1 in conference), with both teams trailing the Michigan Wolverines (4-0 in conference, 7-0 overall). There’s still plenty of football left to play, of course, but it’s time for teams to start making their move to jockey for position before bowl season. One more win would make PSU bowl eligible for the third straight year. Head coach James Franklin has managed to steer his squad to two consecutive 7-6 seasons, splitting the team’s two bowl apperances, but there has yet to be a signature win during his time in Happy Valley. Big Ten and College Football Playoff scenarios aside, a win over OSU…
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