On November 11, 2023, the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions are set to host the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines at Beaver Stadium for their annual Stripe Out game. The game will be aired on FOX and will feature a pregame show, a pregame flyover, and a halftime honor for Penn State student-athletes who earned a 3.0 or higher GPA during the 2023 spring semester.
The game day will also see improvements for the 2023 season, including mobile ticketing, a new bag policy, and changes to student entry protocols. Parking lots will open at 7 a.m. on the day of the game.
In the lead-up to the game, there has been controversy surrounding Michigan's coach, Jim Harbaugh, who has been sidelined due to a sign-stealing saga. This has sparked debates among sports commentators, with Desmond Howard commenting on the 'hypocrisy' in Michigan's punishment and Stephen A. and Mad Dog discussing potential punishment for Michigan.
Despite the controversy, the game is expected to be a competitive one. Penn State's defensive coordinator, Manny Diaz, has added to the pre-game hype by trolling Michigan with hand signals in a video. However, the projection system favors the Nittany Lions, indicating a potentially close game.
Betting tips for the game suggest a tight contest, with statistics on both teams' performance this season playing a key role in predictions. The over/under for the game is set at 45.5 points, indicating an expectation of a high-scoring game.
The game between Penn State and Michigan is eagerly anticipated by fans and analysts alike, with the outcome potentially having significant implications for the college football season.