Penn State rooting guide to make Big Ten championship game. Before the Nittany Lions’ preferred scenario is laid out, it’s worth considering that it might be better for them n

Penn State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) is headed to Minnesota (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) for its penultimate Big Ten game of the season. The No. 4-ranked Nittany Lions will kick off against the Golden Gophers at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. The game will air on CBS.

Penn State's chances of making the Big Ten championship game are low, but the Nittany Lions are still firmly in the Playoff mix.

Penn State is in prime position for a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff and still in the mix to make the Big Ten championship game.

With Penn State’s strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has arrived: a trip to Minnesota.