This is a combination of Purdue being down from last season and Penn State looking highly improved after last season's 16-17 record in Mike Rhoades' first season.

The Nittany Lions are 7-1. All of their victories have been by double-digits. Their one loss was to Clemson on a neutral court. Penn State ranks fourth in scoring in the nation and third in field goal percentage.

Purdue has played one true road game this season - and lost, 76-58, to Marquette.

Penn State has much to prove in this home game. I look for the Nittany Lions to get the job done with a victory.