Overview
- Live coverage from Columbus reports the Buckeyes holding a 17-14 edge at the break after a closely contested first half.
- Ohio State entered 7-0 behind one of the nation’s stingiest defenses, allowing roughly 5.9 points per game with only three passing touchdowns conceded.
- Penn State arrived at 3-4 on a four-game skid, with quarterback Drew Allar out for the season and interim coach Terry Smith starting Ethan Grunkemeyer.
- Sportsbooks opened Ohio State as a heavy favorite, with Caesars posting -21 and lines hovering around -20.5 as betting action leaned to the Buckeyes.
- With the first College Football Playoff rankings due Nov. 4, this matchup doubles as a résumé check for Ohio State as Penn State leans on backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton to stay close.