Penn State at Auburn

Penn State coach James Franklin wanted more balance on offense this season and he's getting it behind freshman RB Nicholas Singleton as the team is averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The defense is 9-of-30 on third down. and Penn State is on a 12-5 run UNDER the total on the road. Auburn has had to replace QB Bo Nix, who transferred to Oregon. Auburn is 2-0, though QBs T.J. Finley and freshman Robby Ashford have combined for 1 TD, 4 picks. Auburn doesn't have much firepower on offense and is 71-48 UNDER the total as an underdog. The defense is the strength of the team. Last year, they held Texas A&M and No. 10 Ole Miss to 20 points, lost 24-22 to Alabama in four overtimes and lost 17-13 to Houston in a bowl. College football teams in a division 1-A non-conference tilt like Penn State featuring an experienced QB returning as a starter are 153-80 UNDER the total in the first month of the season. Take Penn State/Auburn UNDER the total.