Overview
- Julian Sayin went 20-of-23 for 316 yards and four touchdowns, with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate combining for 11 receptions, 247 yards and three scores.
- Matt Patricia’s defense limited Penn State to 242 total yards and 3-of-12 on third down, including just 1 yard on the Nittany Lions’ first 17 second‑half plays.
- Ryan Day said the halftime locker room "felt like we were down 21," and Ohio State responded with an immediate scoring drive that set the tone for a 21-0 second half.
- Ohio State publicly launched Sayin’s Heisman campaign on social media, and betting odds now list him as the favorite after another highly efficient performance.
- Penn State fell to 3-5 (0-5 Big Ten) under interim coach Terry Smith with backup Ethan Grunkemeyer at quarterback, as analysts also noted Ohio State’s inconsistent rushing output despite a late 51-yard Bo Jackson run.