I think this is a classic trap game for PSU
Maybe, but the way their schedule is set up, I am not sure why. They have a bye next week before playing UMass and then the battle in Columbus. If the game in Columbus was next week, I would agree with you.
I think it is actually more a combination of Penn State being slightly overrated (they are still very good but have a slighly raw QB) and NW executing crisper than anticipated this season. I expect Penn State to pull away in 2nd half.
Colorado, on the other hand, is what we expected pre-season before the 3-0 anomaly start. Cue the "will they bowl" media conversation tonight. Also looks like Fleck is rowing the boat of the cliff.