Penn State National Title Run about to Go Up in Flames?

Number 3 ranked Penn State has a very big match up today in Happy Valley. On paper it doesn't appear to be that big of a match up, but every single Penn State player, coach, and fan knows that this is a make or break game. The last nine seasons the Nittney Lions have not been able to beat the Michigan Wolverines. I think that this season will be different though; Penn State is undefeated this season with impressive victories over an Oregon State team that upset previous number one ranked USC, A 40 point victory over Wisconsin at Wisconsin, and a convincing win over a decent Illinois team. I am still undecided on who will win this game. Penn State is favored by 24.5 points which makes it seem on paper that this game will be over before Michigan even arrives to Beaver Stadium. This is one of the games that im looking forward to the most today, on a day where there is going to be tons of great games to watch. Don't get me wrong I support the Big Ten but if Penn State can not win this game will the every be a national power house again? If they lose today there is no chance that they will contend for a National Championship. For a Big Ten school to make it to the BCS Championship they have to go undefeated. What looks better a one loss team from the SEC, PAC 10, or Big Ten? The Big 10 is down this year more than ever. Michigan who has always been a conference power house is in a rebuilding season with a new head coach. Ohio State, who already has one loss, and then Illinois who was suppose to be a sleeper team has already faded away but is expected to make a New Years Day Bowl. Even if Penn State makes it to the BCS Championship game I personally think it will be a blow out. Is good as some people think that Penn State is I don't think that they can compete with Texas, OU, Florida, USC, or Bama. I think a BSC Bowl is possible but no National Championship for Penn State.