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Ohio State Dominantes Penn State in Big Ten Showdown; Marvin Harrison Jr. Shines with 162 Yards and a Touchdown

Ohio State pulls off crucial victory against Penn State, with defensive line improving markedly under coordinator Jim Knowles and true freshmen Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s standout performances.

Overview

  • Ohio State's defense dominated Penn State, holding them to 3.5 yards per play, significantly below their season average.
  • Freshman cornerback, Jermaine Mathews Jr., played 46 snaps against Penn State and proved impressive, limiting the opponent to three catches for 29 yards.
  • Despite improvement, Ohio State's offensive line is still categorized as a concern after averaging just 1.9 yards per carry against Penn State.
  • Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. excelled with a career-high 162 yards and a Touchdown, playing a key role in Ohio State's 20-12 victory over Penn State.
  • After seven games this season, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s statistics are being compared to 2020 Heisman winner, DeVonta Smith, indicating his potential recent break-through.