Penn State vs. Wisconsin Expert Preview: Injuries, Matchups & Prediction

Koby Howard is officially out for an extended period of time, and his absence could fundamentally change how Wisconsin defends Penn State in Saturday's Big Ten opener.

Zach Seyko & Locked On Nittany Lions crosses over with Ryan Harings of Locked On Badgers to break down what Penn State loses without its most explosive receiver, how the Nittany Lions adjust if Andrew Rappleyea is also unavailable, and why Wisconsin's physical defensive front could make this matchup uncomfortable.

We also break down Rocco Becht vs. Colton Joseph, Wisconsin's inconsistent running game, Tyrell Henry, Zay Robinson's impact on special teams, Penn State's pass rush and the matchups that could decide the game.

Plus: final Penn State-Wisconsin score predictions.

What worries you most about Wisconsin without Koby Howard available?

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0:00 Intro
0:49 Koby Howard ruled OUT: What Penn State loses
5:36 How Wisconsin can pressure Rocco Becht
7:19 Is Wisconsin more battle-tested than Penn State?
9:37 Penn State's surprising run-game concerns
11:10 Sponsor Reads
13:31 How good is Colton Joseph?
16:28 Wisconsin's inconsistent running game
18:18 Why Wisconsin's 2-4-5 can stop the run
20:55 Sponsor Read
22:28 Special teams could decide the game
24:28 Tyrell Henry, Colton Joseph + key matchups
28:15 Penn State-Wisconsin score predictions

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