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.