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No. 1 Ohio State Faces Penn State on Saturday at Noon in Columbus

Oddsmakers make top-ranked Ohio State a heavy favorite, reflecting Penn State's slide under interim leadership.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium with national TV coverage on FOX’s Big Noon window.
  • BetMGM lists Ohio State as a 20.5-point favorite with a -1600 moneyline and a 43.5 over/under, with Penn State at +900.
  • Forecasts lean heavily toward the Buckeyes, including a 93% win probability from Dimers.com and 88.1% from ESPN.
  • Ohio State enters unbeaten behind an elite defense allowing 5.9 points and 216.9 yards per game, with QB Julian Sayin completing 80% of his passes and totaling 19 touchdowns to three interceptions.
  • Penn State rides a four-game losing streak under interim coach Terry Smith, with freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer taking over at quarterback after a two-interception debut at Iowa.
  • Tickets remain available through StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats and Viagogo, with recent listings starting around $93 to $129 depending on the marketplace.