Penn State and Rutgers are each looking for a rebound win this weekend in State College, and the Nittany Lions are simply hoping for a breath of fresh air on offense. After losing to Michigan last weekend, Penn State fired offensive coordinator Miek Yurcich and handed over interim offensive coordinator duties to Ja’Juean Seider and Ty Howle for the remainder of the season. How much that changes the offensive production this week against an improved Ruthers defense will be the big storyline to watch in Week 12.
Penn State is a solid favorite at home against Rutgers, a team it has historically dominated and has not lost to since Rutgers joined the Big Ten. But the Scarlet Knights are not a team that looks to be easily intimidated this season. Penn State could be in for quite a battle in Beaver Stadium in the regular season home finale for the Nittany Lions.
Here is a look at how Penn State’s offensive numbers and ranks compare with Rutgers’ defense.