No. 2 Michigan, No. 9 Penn State to meet in battle of dangerous defenses

No. 2 Michigan (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) at No. 9 Penn State (8-1, 5-1), Noon ET (FOX) Line: Michigan by 4 ½, according to . Series record: Michigan leads 16-10. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Two of the country’s most balanced teams will meet in a game with massive Big Ten championship implications. The Wolverines and Nittany Lions are two of four squads that rank in the Top 10 nationally on both sides of the ball and both teams believe they have the talent to win a conference title and play for even more. The Wolverines control their destiny with a trip to Maryland and a home game against No. 3 Ohio State left. The Nittany Lions will need to win out against Rutgers and Michigan State then get help from the Wolverines in Ann Arbor on Nov. 25 to reach the Big Ten title game. KEY MATCHUP Penn State’s defensive front vs. Michigan’s offensive line.