Washington (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) is set to face off against No. 6 Penn State (7-1, 4-1; ranked No. 6 in CFP) at 8 p.m. ET, with the game being broadcast on Peacock.
The betting line from BetMGM has Penn State favored by 13 ½ points.
Historically, the series record stands in favor of Penn State at 3-0.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?
The stakes are high for Penn State, especially after suffering a disappointing eighth consecutive defeat last week against No. 3 Ohio State. The Nittany Lions aim to secure a playoff game at home, meaning they must avoid a second loss that could see them drop out of the Top 12 rankings. Meanwhile, the Huskies are riding the momentum of what many consider their best victory of the season after fending off a strong challenge from Southern Cal last week. They are eager to achieve back-to-back wins in Big Ten play for the first time under new head coach Jedd Fisch.

KEY MATCHUP
A critical battle to watch will be between Washington’s secondary and Penn State’s wide receivers. The Nittany Lions’ top four wide receivers have managed only 12 catches across their last two games. On the other hand, the Huskies boast the best pass defense in the Big Ten and the second-best in the nation, allowing merely 142 passing yards per game while tallying eight interceptions—three of which occurred last week against USC.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
For Washington, running back Jonah Coleman enjoyed a standout game last week, rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his health and effectiveness. Conversely, the Penn State defense struggled against a patched-up Ohio State offensive line, allowing Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson to average 6.2 yards per carry.
On the Penn State side, quarterback Drew Allar has had a commendable season, but he faced difficulties last week, connecting on just 12 of 20 passes for 146 yards and throwing an interception in the red zone against Ohio State. He will need to improve his accuracy, especially facing a Washington secondary adept at close coverage.

FACTS & FIGURES
Last week, the Nittany Lions set a program attendance record at Beaver Stadium, hosting 111,030 fans. Notably, Penn State and Washington have not clashed in the regular season since 1921. Tight end Tyler Warren requires just seven receptions to surpass Mike Gesicki’s record of 57 catches in a single season for a Penn State tight end. Among active FBS players, Washington quarterback Will Rogers leads the nation in career attempts (2,153), completions (1,498), ranks second in passing yards (14,599) and touchdowns (107), while holding third place in completion percentage (69.6%). Additionally, Coleman is the fourth among FBS running backs with 32 rushes of ten yards or more, and wide receiver Denzel Boston leads the Big Ten with nine touchdown catches.