Overview
- The game will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
- Top-ranked Ohio State enters 7-0 in its national title defense after a 34-0 win at Wisconsin.
- Penn State is 3-4 under interim coach Terry Smith following the firing of James Franklin.
- Penn State lost quarterback Drew Allar to a season-ending injury, leaving Ethan Grunkemeyer to lead the offense.
- Both teams are on a bye this week, and Ohio State plans an all-black theme for a home date that marks its third Big Noon slot of the season.