PSU (-10) over FSU
This was a tough game, both teams have great coaches, solid talent and speed. Penn St should want this game more considering the year they have had and IMO will be hungrier for this game. PSU defense is VERY fast and should disrupt the FSU offense even though they looked unreal against VT they should struggle tonight. FSU is a tough team to figure because they can look unreal or look down right poor. Penn State's success can be attributed to a revamped offense - led by quarterback Michael Robinson - that tied for second in the Big Ten with 35.2 points a game. The defense also was impressive, allowing the second-fewest points per contest (16.5) in the conference. Weatherford isn't a good QB but the Noles coaches have put him in situations to make plays and he has responded. Lorenzo Booker, Leon Washington and Antone Smith are certainly talented backs, BUT the running attack has YET to get going after finished dead last in the ACC in rushing averaging fewer than 100 yards per game. PSU has a very speedy offense with a good QB/running back that should give FSU fits considering signal caller Nichols (sp) is out. This isn't a crushing blow to FSU but it does hurt and he will be missed. The PSU offense has enough speed and playmaking ability to make drives count but IMO the PSU is the difference maker. The lions defense should force multiple turnovers and they should get all over this FSU offense. A hard nosed Lions team with more to prove and hunger is my play.
Cheers
Irish