Overview
- Kickoff is set for noon ET at Ohio Stadium, with national TV coverage on FOX and streaming options including Fubo and Fox Sports apps.
- Consensus betting markets list Ohio State by roughly 19.5 to 20.5 points with a total near 44.5, reflecting a wide perceived gap.
- Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin leads the nation at about 80% completions with nearly 1,900 yards and 19 touchdowns, supported by receivers Jeremiah Smith (49 catches, 602 yards, 7 TDs) and Carnell Tate.
- Penn State is 3-4 (0-4 Big Ten) with Drew Allar out for the season and freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer starting at quarterback, leaning on backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.
- Ohio State has won eight straight in the series, and the result will feed into the College Football Playoff conversation with the committee’s first rankings due in the coming days.