Penn State is coming off its second bye week. The Nittany Lions required some rest of their frantic, thrilling win at USC in overtime a couple weeks ago. And while a potential top-five matchup looms against Ohio State next week, Penn State can’t overlook the Badgers.

The Nittany Lions are at a key proving point of their schedule, before their biggest game. Here's how things should go in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s on-field matchup with Penn State will challenge the Badgers’ apparent improvement. Penn State ranks No. 11 in the 247Sports talent composite for 2024 and appears just as good as its ranking indicates (No. 9 overall in ESPN FPI, No. 6 in SP+). The Badgers will need a complete effort in every facet to pull the upset.