Penn State vs. Maryland (Saturday, Noon ET)

The Nittany Lions always seem to be on this list, and they'll stay on it as long as they keep pulling out narrow, ugly victories like they did last week -- not to mention if Penn State lost to Maryland Saturday.Sure, the Terrapins are 4-0, but their wins are against weak competition, and if the Nittany Lions lose at home to first-year head coach D.J. Durkin, it would be a clear sign things are headed in the wrong direction. Even worse, it would give Durkin a major leg up in Maryland for recruiting purposes, a place where James Franklin has had success since arriving in Happy Valley.A loss would drop the Nittany Lions to 3-3 heading into a bye week, with Ohio State and another loss looming. A 3-4 record after seven games is not a good way for Franklin to get the divided Penn State fan base back on his side.