Penn State’s path to the Big Ten Championship is now clear after Michigan’s upset over Ohio State. The Nittany Lions need to win their game against Maryland to secure their spot in the championship game. Penn State, with a 10-1 record, has the opportunity to achieve their first 11-win season since 2008. They are heavily favored against Maryland, who they will face on Saturday. This scenario is reminiscent of their 2016 Big Ten Championship run, where they clinched their spot in a similar fashion. Despite trailing at halftime in their season finale that year, Penn State rallied in the second half to secure a spot in the championship game and later went on to win the title against Wisconsin. This remains the only Big Ten Championship under head coach James Franklin for Penn State. The Nittany Lions are now poised to repeat history and make a strong statement in this year’s championship game.
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Beating Maryland could lead Penn State to Big Ten Championship Game
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