Overview
- Oddsmakers list Ohio State around a 20–21 point favorite with a total near 44.5, reflecting broad betting confidence in the Buckeyes.
- Penn State arrives at 3-4 on a four-game losing streak after firing James Franklin, with interim coach Terry Smith and freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer replacing injured starter Drew Allar.
- Kickoff is set for noon ET at Ohio Stadium on FOX in what will be the last scheduled Big Ten regular-season meeting between these teams until 2028.
- Prediction models lean strongly to Ohio State, including a 93% win probability and a 33–13 projection from Dimers, with moneylines around -1600 to -2000 for the Buckeyes.
- Ohio State’s offense features Julian Sayin (about 80% completions and 19 TDs) throwing to Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, and the Buckeyes have won eight straight in the series.