3 bold predictions for Ohio State football vs. Penn State

The Ohio State football team has a tough game against Penn State this weekend. We give you some bold predictions for the game.

By Ryan Stano | Nov 1, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) scrambles away from pressure during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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3. Penn State will have 350+ total yards

In the loss to Oregon, the Buckeyes allowed almost 500 total yards and 32 points to the Ducks. It was a disappointing display of defense for a unit that was billed as one of the best in the country. It sounded the alarm that this defense wasn't as good as we thought it was.

The defense played better against Nebraska. Still, Penn State is a different beast. This game is also on the road, so the crowd will be giving the Nittany Lions more juice. It will be an environment that is very similar to what the Buckeyes had to deal with at Oregon.

While I don't see the defense playing as poorly as they did against the Ducks, I still see them giving up at least 350 yards against the Nittany Lions. Drew Allar is going to start the game, but Beau Pribula is going to see some snaps after how well he played against Wisconsin.

Pribula's running ability is going to give Ohio State some problems. The only thing that will help the defense is Penn State turning the ball over. I think they get some help on that front. Still, Penn State's offense will be pretty efficient.

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Ohio State is going to have to play its best football to win on Saturday.

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