Penn State-Ohio State doesn’t feel like Penn State-Ohio State.
Normally, this is a matchup where both teams are in the top ten, if not the top five, and College Football Playoff implications are at stake.
That’s not happening this year.
Coming into the season, Ohio State was ranked No. 3 and Penn State No. 2, so many expected thus to be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup. It hasn’t happened that way. Although Ohio State has held up its end of the bargain— 7-0 and ranked No. 1– Penn State has done anything but that.
Penn State is 3-4 and far from the top 25, leading to the firing of coach James Franklin and an uncertain future.
That’s why Ohio State is a heavy favored.
WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke attempts to tackle Penn State tight end Tyler Warren on Nov. 2, 2024, — Matthew Lynch / Nittany Sports Now
So what are the odds of Penn State pulling an upset of Ohio State in Columbus? Per Vegas, not too good. Ohio State is an 18.5-point favorite per FanDuel Sportsbook, and for many, that’s conservative. Ohio State has the best defense in the country, giving up less than six points per game. That’s what Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is walking into for his second career start in place of the injured Drew Allar.
The good news is that Penn State does have Kaytron Allen (612 yards, nine touchdowns, 6.2 YPC) in the backfield.
HOW TO WATCH
For Penn State fans not making the trip to Columbus, here’s how to watch and listen to the game.
Kickoff time: Noon
Channel: FOX
TV announcers: Gus Johnson (PXP), Joel Klatt (color), Jenny Taft (sideline)
Streaming: FoxSportsGo
Radio: Penn State Football Radio Affiliates
Radio announcers: Steve Jones (PXP), Jack Ham (color), Brian Tripp (sideline)
SiriusXM: Channel 385
