deskgamePittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md.
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deskgameIf it were my bet to make, I’d likely bet $5 on Penn State beating Boise State. The Nittany Lions' defense is stout, and they should slow Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty enough for their offense to win this game.
deskgameThe Alabama defense is tough and seemingly intact. That’s going to make it rough for the Wolverines' offense to score, and that’s why I don’t expect Michigan to score enough to affect anything.
deskgamePenn State likes to sling the football, and why not? Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar is the reason they throw the pill. The junior quarterback is 19th nationally in passing yards (3,192), but he has a tall order to sling the football for 194+ passing yards on Thursday.