{
  "id": 8099978,
  "title": "Final score predictions for Penn State's Week 3 game vs. Buffalo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/final-score-predictions-for-penn-states-week-3-game-vs-buffalo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T21:01:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-score-predictions-penn-states-210125516.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Penn State is set to host Buffalo in Week 3, with the home side favored to win. The Nittany Lions Wire's Kevin McGuire predicts a final score of 33-9 in their analysis, with running back Carson Hansen as the player of the game. McGuire points to last week's slow start in the running game as an area for improvement, hoping for a cleaner start and more scoring opportunities.\n\nPaul White, another contributor, anticipates a more aggressive start from Penn State, aiming to establish a winning culture. He predicts a closer game with a final score of 42-7, highlighting linebacker Tony Rojas as the player to watch. White also suggests that tight end Benjamin Brahmer could have another breakout performance against the Bulls' defense.\n\nChristopher Sheppard, a third contributor, sees this game as a crucial one for Penn State before they enter Big Ten play. He predicts a final score of 38-20, emphasizing the need for the team to dominate the running game. Sheppard believes tight end Ben Brahmer could have another impressive game, capitalizing on opportunities in a highly talented Buffalo defense.",
  "summary": "The staff of Nittany Lions Wire shares final score and player of the game predictions for the final non-conference game of the season for Penn State.",
  "key_points": [
    "Penn State favored to beat Buffalo 33-9",
    "Running back Carson Hansen expected to be player of the game",
    "Tight end Benjamin Brahmer could have breakout"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}