STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- When Sean Spencer became Penn States defensive line coach in 2014, he nicknamed his group of tackles and ends the Wild Dogs and upped the ante last year by using a 3-foot rawhide bone as their encouragement.The Wild Dogs responded with the third most sacks in the nation before three left for the NFL, leaving a big void up front. Its been filled by players who are living up to the moniker perhaps more than any group Spencers coached. Theyre playing with a pack mentality.Theyve been playing crazy, cornerback John Reid said. A lot of people had their doubts about the D-line coming into this year. They fed off that. They worked each and every day. A lot of guys got stronger, bigger and faster and theyve been playing great.No. 8 Penn State (10-2, 8-1 Big Ten, No. 7 CFP) enters the Big Ten championship against No. 6 Wisconsin (10-2, 7-2, No. 6 CFP) with 37 sacks, nine away from last seasons total, and is getting contributions from nearly a dozen players Spencers comfortable rotating in and out. Ten different linemen have sacks with defensive ends Garrett Sickels and Evan Schwan leading the way with six apiece for a speedy unit thats been mostly unheralded all season.Not from Reids point of view, however.The sophomore cornerback has played more snaps than any Penn State player by far. Hes done so with magnified confidence as players up front have limited coverage time with straight rushes and twists and stunts that showcase their speed.The D-line definitely makes it easier for the guys on the backend, Reid said. We substitute in a whole other D-line and theyll come in just as fast as the starters.The constant rotation has helped keep Penn States defensive linemen fresh all season. Its the one position group thats avoided serious injury.Its definitely a good thing that were able to play so many guys, tackle Curtis Cothran said. Were ready to go in the fourth quarter.Thats evident as the Nittany Lions have generated pressure out of their base defense late in games. Theyve got 17 fourth-quarter sacks and opposing quarterbacks are completing 53 percent of their throws in the final quarter.Meanwhile, the Badgers stout offensive line has usually worn opposing defensive lines down by then.Wisconsin has allowed 20 sacks this season and four over the past three games, but has mostly neutralized opposing pass-rushers by committing to the run. On the other side of the ball, Wisconsins defensive front might be more underrated than Penn States.Utilizing a 3-4 alignment, Wisconsin primarily generates its pass rush with outside linebackers. They blend size and speed and key off a 3-man front led by 340-pound nose tackle Olive Sagapolu and ends Conor Sheehy and Chikwe Obasih. The Badgers have 31 sacks and outside linebacker T.J. Watts has 9 1/2.Theyre creating mayhem out there, linebacker Ryan Connelly said. A lot of what theyre asked to do is to take on doubles and to occupy guards or tackles, and to occupy those guys up front to free us up. So if were running untouched making plays, that means theyre doing a good job with what theyre doing.The fact Wisconsin leads the country with 21 interceptions isnt lost on Penn State coach James Franklin, either.I think they play complementary defense, Franklin said. They get interceptions because they have talent but they also get interceptions because theyre able to get pressure on the quarterback. 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Unlike other fantasy games, your selected players are rewarded for every save, tackle, pass or shot, while you only have to wait for 90 minutes of action to be completed to see whether youve won the jackpot.Heres a guide for picking your Fantasy Six-a-Side line-up…Step 1: Pick your Elite Player Choose one Elite Player from the pool of four Elite Players available from the two clubs. An Elite Player is best described as a player that is in-form and likely to have a significant impact on the game, with Craig Gardener, Saido Berahino, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata this weeks selection quartet.Step 2: Pick five Team PlayersThe remaining five spots in the team must be filled from all the other Team Players from the two clubs. There are no player values, formations or position requirements.Step 3: Pick a Power Play periodYour team will score double points during your chosen 15-minute Power Play period.Step 4: Predict the golden goal & submit your team A guide of how to take part in the new Sky Sports free-to-play game.dddddddddddd In the event that two or more managers are tied on the same number of points at the end of the match, the prize will be awarded to the manager that has made the closest prediction for the minute of the first goal scored.Once your selection is confirmed, you can make unlimited changes to your team and Power Play period up until the Game Round deadline, which for this weekend is 12pm on Sunday.Scoring pointsFantasy Six-a-Side offers greater depth and appreciation for performances than any other Fantasy game, rewarding your selections with a more detailed point system. No longer will you be left pulling you hair out when your players put chances on a plate for their team-mates, only to see them hit row z.For example, Marcus Rashford racked up 90 points in Uniteds 3-2 victory over Arsenal last Sunday, scoring twice, setting up another, completing 10 passes, making two clearances and successfully winning a foul and a tackle.For a full explanation of the Fantasy Six-A-Side points system click here.Merson picks his sideWeve called upon the expertise of the Soccer Saturday and Fantasy Football Club pundit Paul Merson to pick his side for the first round. Heres who hes selecting...Paul Mersons XI: Juan Mata, David de Gea, Jonas Olsson, Ander Herrera, Marcus Rashford, Memphis DepayMerse says: Ive got to have Mata as he makes things happen, so hell create plenty of chances, while David de Gea is the best in the business for me and has 11 clean sheets despite playing in front of a makeshift defence for most of the season.Olsson goes in there for me because you know West Brom will have been working on their set-pieces. Hes a massive threat with Craig Gardners delivery and I dont really see anyone else other than him, Gardner or Berahino scoring.My other three are Rashford, who will find it tough but I cant risk not having him in, a man that is going to be a good footballer and is turning the corner in Depay and then Herrera, who obviously also scored against Arsenal and seems to find himself in the right place and the right time. 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