Rose Bowl Game Presented by Northwestern Mutual
No. 9 USC (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12) vs. No. 5 Penn State (11-2, 8-1 Big Ten)
Jan. 2 – 5 p.m., ESPN
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.
Average Line: USC, -7
These are two of the hottest teams in the country going into bowl season. Trace McSorely has been on a tear lately, the Nitanny Lions have been very explosive through the air. It will be interesting to see how Penn State fairs against USC’s talented secondary. One of these teams winning streaks has to end and I think that team will be USC.
Score Prediction: 31-28
Players to watch:
Marcus Allen (S) Penn State
Saquon Barkley (RB) Penn State
Adoree Jackson (DB) USC
Ronald Jones III (RB) USC
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