The undefeated Wolverines rank first in several offensive and defensive categories heading into the matchup.
The group is riding momentum after a 51-15 win against Maryland last week.
The Nittany Lions battled back in both games against a tough Fighting Irish team.
The junior leads the Nittany Lions in tackles.
The Nittany Lions ranking comes following their 51-15 stomping of Maryland and ahead of Michigan.
Mya Vaslet, Stella Retrum, and Maggie MacEachern each earned recognition.