Five keys to a Michigan football victory against Penn State

Do this, and a win is assured for #Michigan. #GoBlue

Well, this is it. Or at least, this is the first real test for Michigan.

The Wolverines have cruised to a 9-0 start, with their biggest challenges coming off the field as opposed to on it.

However, they are now faced with an opponent capable of ruining what has been a perfect season so far. The Nittany Lions are good. They may not be Michigan good, but they pose a serious threat to Jim Harbaugh’s squad.

James Franklin has his top-10 Nittany Lions foaming at the mouth for a chance to bite back at a Michigan program that embarrassed them 41-17 last season. It will be a dog fight no doubt, but what does Michigan have to do in order to guarantee a victory?

Here are our five keys below.