Penn State is a six-touchdown favorite this week for the second time in as many games.

FIU will receive $1.6 million to serve as fodder for the Nittany Lions Saturday at noon (TV-BTN) at Beaver Stadium.

It’s not ideal for fans shelling out hundreds of dollars for Nittany Lion Club memberships, tickets, parking and perhaps hotel rooms.

But the non-conference schedule against Nevada, FIU and Villanova is perfect for a senior-dominated team with championship aspirations and one with talented first-year and second-year players needing experience.

Rest assured that it’s not going to hurt Penn State if they’re in position for a College Football Playoff berth. What matters most is how the Lions do in the Big Ten, starting with defending champion Oregon Sept. 27 at home.

Ohio State won a nati

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