The third-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) are set to host the fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1, 3-1) in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Penn State Nittany Lions are coming off an away win over the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 9 by a score of 28-13. Quarterback Drew Allar completed 14 of 18 passes for 148 yards and 1 touchdown. Running back Kaytron Allen carried the ball 11 times for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.
Ohio State is coming off a home win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers by a score of 21-17 in Week 9. Quarterback Will Howard completed 13 of 16 passes for 221 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Running back Quinshon Judkins carried the ball 10 times for 29 yards.
Will Penn State finally get over the hump of Ohio State, or will the Buckeyes get back into the race for a Big Ten title?
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | -4
-110 |
Over 47
-110 |
-192 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | +4
-110 |
Under 47
-110 |
+160 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Match Details
- Fixture: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at Noon ET
- Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
Key Stats
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes enter the game 6-1, averaging 41.17 points per game this season. Running back Quinshon Judkins leads the team in rushing, averaging 74.29 yards per game with 6 touchdowns. Quarterback Will Howard is averaging 256.43 passing yards per game and is completing 74.0% of his passes. So far this season, Howard has thrown 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith averages 89.0 receiving yards per game and has 8 touchdowns, while Emeka Egbuka is averaging 78.0 receiving yards per game, and has scored 6 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Ohio State has 4 interceptions and 16 sacks. They are allowing 12.67 points per game.
Penn State Nittany Lions
The Nittany Lions enter 7-0, averaging 33.29 points per game this season. Running back Kaytron Allen leads the team in rushing, averaging 72.71 yards per game, and has 4 touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar is averaging 234.29 passing yards per game and is completing x% of his passes. So far this season, Allar has thrown 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Note that Allar was forced to exit the game against Wisconsin due to an injury and is now questionable against Ohio State.
Tight end Tyler Warren is averaging 79.86 receiving yards per game and has scored 4 touchdowns. Harrison Wallace III is averaging 50.0 receiving yards per game and has 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Penn State has 6 interceptions and 14 sacks. They are allowing 14.29 points per game.
Prediction
Ohio State is the short favorite in the game and looks to be the best betting option. The Buckeyes may have recently lost to Oregon and had a less-than-stellar win against Nebraska, but they have simply owned the Nittany Lions in recent seasons. Add in the fact that Penn State could be without their starting quarterback Drew Allar, who appears as if he will be a game-time decision. As good as Penn State has been this season, not having Allar will likely doom them. Therefore, because of the uncertainty at quarterback for Penn State and the Buckeyes’ having an explosive offense, backing Ohio State to cover will be our best bet.
Final Pick
Ohio State Buckeyes -4 (-110)
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