Indiana rolls into Beaver Stadium as one of college football’s hottest teams, and bettors are buzzing about the price to take the Hoosiers in Happy Valley. This preview breaks down the game info, the current line, public betting trends, a short weather look, and my confident Indiana vs Penn State prediction for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

How to Watch Indiana vs Penn State

• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

• Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

• Venue: Beaver Stadium — State College, PA

• TV: Fox (local national window; check listings)

• Records: Indiana 9-0; Penn State 3-5 (Big Ten play struggles).

Betting Odds

According to oddmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Hoosiers are 14.5-point road favorites Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The total currently sits at 49 points.

Public Betting Information

Despite Indiana’s No. 2 ranking in the current college football playoff polls, the majority of public bettors are taking the points on Saturday. According to The Spread.com’s College Football Public Betting Chart page, 53% of public bettors are backing the Nittany Lions.

Weather Report (State College)

Historic and seasonal norms in State College for early November trend cool with a chance of wind and some rain — highs typically in the 40s–50s and lows near the 30s. Expect chilly conditions at noon kickoff; wind at Beaver Stadium can influence the kicking game and outside passing. Check a live forecast the morning of the game to pin down exact temperature, precipitation chance and wind gusts.

Indiana vs. Penn State Prediction

This feels like Indiana’s game to lose. The Hoosiers enter undefeated, balanced and confident on offense while leaning on a defense that has been stingy across the board. Penn State’s season has flattened out; they’ve been inconsistent and — importantly for bettors — their recent form hasn’t inspired confidence against elite opponents.

Given Indiana’s ability to score quickly and add pressure defensively, the Hoosiers should be able to cover a mid-teen spread at Beaver on November 8.

Pick: Indiana -14, final score: Indiana 34, Penn State 17.

Why this score: Indiana’s offense should generate multiple sustained drives and get to the red zone often; Penn State can punch a few scores at home but won’t keep pace enough to stop Indiana’s margin. Total projected: 51 — so I’d also lean over 49 in this spot if you like the game’s tempo and Indiana’s scoring ceiling. (Remember to confirm the official Bovada lines and your bankroll limits before placing bets.)

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