They made Penn State earn every single yard. The Buckeyes are 6-1, 4-0 in the Big Ten, while the Nittany Lions are 7-0, 4-0. He has shown he can move the offense and score on elite defenses. Over his career, Barrett has not been a great passer without the benefit of play action. View the PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS vs. OHIO STATE BUCKEYES game played on October 28, 2017. Penn State vs. Ohio State Odds: Point Spread, Total & Pick, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Live streaming for Ohio State-Penn State is available via Fox Sports Go. That makes the Buckeyes dangerous. If the Buckeyes beat Penn State and win out, they will be a serious playoff contender. Ohio State showed it was the superior team by winning with less than its A-game. He was late on some deep shots, and at the half, had thrown it 17 times for just 96 yards, an awful 5.6 yards per pass. Penn State was coming off a bye week when they got Ohio State at home in 2016. Ohio State is 10–2 (.833) in Big Ten home games against the Nittany Lions with the average score being 30-10 in … And his 36-yard touchdown run was an amazing blend of vision, balance, and wiggle. Barrett plays against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Naturally, there are lingering doubts about whether the Buckeyes can do it against the likes of Penn State. Powered by. Walking away from Columbus with a defeat wouldn't be fatal to Penn State's championship hopes, but it would drop them down into a knot of one-loss teams vying to get noticed by the committee, likely without another chance to beat a highly ranked team in the Big Ten Championship Game. But the passing game has been the weakness for the last few years. Ohio State beat Penn State 39-38 Saturday in an absolutely epic comeback. Penn State covers +6 Spread. Patrick Ewing never won an NBA championship. The Ohio State–Penn State football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions.Ohio State leads the series 20–14. You just have more time for everything. One could argue Penn State’s number is a little inflated given the overall caliber of competition the Nittany Lions have faced. Penn State leads the country allowing just 9.6 points per game, while Ohio State ranks ninth allowing 15.4 points a game. And the receiving corps has come into its own, too. Barkley had 12 carries for 99 yards last season against Ohio State. Quarterbacks are frequently given credit for team wins, even if they were not the driver of those wins. When Dmitri Young sacrificed a place in MLB history to help one of the worst teams ever, Most players never hit for the cycle, but nobody else ever didn’t hit for the cycle quite like Dmitri Young, Western Illinois’ Final Four run in Year 25, continued. For Ohio State, five out of seven games have gone over. Ohio State showed it was the superior team by winning with less than its A-game. More time to recover, more time to get healthy, more time to watch film and plan. This time it's the Buckeyes who are rested and ready from the off week, as Penn State visits Columbus. That is domination on a play-to-play basis. Every time Barkley touches the ball, you have to stop what you’re doing and watch. Ohio State quarterback J.T. I had an evaluator tell me over the summer that Penn State didn’t have a player who could start for Ohio State’s defense. Ohio State is a 6.5-point favorite, according to Vegas Insider. BUCKS BOLSTERED BY BYE WEEK? Information from the Associated Press was used in this report. The 2017 College Football Playoff race shifted in a major way on Saturday with Ohio State gaining a leg up on Penn State in the Big Ten title race with its 39-38 comeback win in Columbus, Ohio. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. SOS: 6.31 (12th of 130) . We are more optimistic on Penn State’s chances. GettyAfter a slow start to the season, J.T. GettyBoth Penn State and Ohio State have stingy defenses. He started hitting throws over the middle, deep throws, and throws of all kinds. And Franklin knows the fifth-year senior quarterback is playing as well as ever, and his supporting cast again is typical Ohio State star quality. Ohio State has bounced back since their early season stumble, but the Buckeyes have not been playing teams of Penn State’s caliber. Barkley was consistently hit in the backfield and smothered. Box score, stats, odds, highlights, play-by-play, social & more. Two years ago when Ohio State hosted Penn State, the Buckeyes took the field in an all-black uniform. Penn State did pull off the 24-21 upset in last year’s game . J.T. Some other things to watch for on Saturday: SO MUCH AT STAKE: A loss Saturday would have the biggest consequences for Ohio State, whose hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff would be dashed with a second defeat. Barrett hasn't been playing at Ohio State forever. Ohio State has dropped at least 50 points on their opponent over the last four games. According to OddsShark, the point total is set at 56.5 points. Under on the Point Total. Getty Meyer's teams, going back to his days as coach at Bowling Green, are 21-1 coming off a bye week. And nowhere was he better than down the stretch, finishing 16-of-16 for 188 yards, including three touchdowns, nine first downs, and the game-winner. But on his other 24 touches (20 runs, four catches), he had just 31 yards. And Ohio State had at least two clear drops. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. It has a deadly run game. I’m not sure I agree with that, but after watching the Buckeyes today, it’s a point well taken. "I think it helps a lot," he said. Taking out the kneel-down drives to end the halves, Penn State’s starting field position was 9.5 yards better, on average, over the course of 13 drives. Penn State takes on Ohio State in a Big Ten showdown. That year's game between the Big Ten rivals became one of Barrett's first signature wins as he scored twice in overtime to help the Buckeyes escape Beaver Stadium with a 31-24 win. The OddsShark computer likes Ohio State, but not by much. Barrett has the Ohio State offense rolling. Early Saturday, Barrett did not look all that good. McSorely has thrown for 1,879 yards, 14 touchdowns and five interceptions so far this season. • Penn State’s 24-21 win in 2016 fueled by a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown in the final five minutes. As OddsShark notes, Ohio State has been pretty dominant at home against Penn State. Barrett has piled up the yards and touchdowns against badly out-manned teams, including Army and UNLV. Can Ohio State stop the Saquon Barkley show as it rolls into Columbus? Ohio State has an amazing front seven. Barkley might have been the most talented player on the field, but the vast majority of the best players in the game were on Ohio State. Penn State did pull off the 24-21 upset in last year’s game, 1,831 yards, 21 touchdowns and only one interception. 2 Nittany Lions (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) visit No. The game will be broadcast by Fox beginning at 2:30 p.m. Central (3:30 p.m. Eastern). Barrett plays against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. … four out of the last five matchups. ... 2017, 7:00am EDT / new. Ohio State’s early loss to Oklahoma was the worst thing that could have happened to the rest of the teams on the Buckeyes schedule. How does Penn State and Ohio State match up this year? There is as much respect on the Ohio State side for Penn State's junior quarterback Trace McSorley , also playing his gritty best. "There's no doubt about it. Ohio State had 13 tackles for loss. Once Penn State had to run plays, however, it was clear Ohio State was the better team. "I think what's better right now is the chemistry between the offensive line, the receivers, the running backs, and J.T. Those wanting to bet the over would be wise to look at the following stats. One more big performance out of Barkley this weekend could make him the clear Heisman Trophy front-runner down the stretch. Heavy’s Pick: Penn State 27 Ohio State 24. The Buckeyes outgained the Nittany Lions by 247 yards. Nov 4, 2017. It just seems like it to Penn State coach James Franklin. Ohio State still has to play Iowa, Michigan State, and Michigan, but there isn’t a team left on its schedule capable of putting up points in bunches like Penn State can. Ohio State is 6-1 straight up and sits at 4-3 against the spread. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Vegas seems to think so as Ohio State is a six point favorite over Penn State. and the offensive line," center Billy Price said. Franklin said the bye week gives Ohio State an advantage. Record: 11-2 (8th of 130) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 8th in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten (East Division) Conference Record: 7-2 Coach: James Franklin (11-2) Points For: 534 Points/G: 41.1 (7th of 130) Points Against: 214 Opp Pts/G: 16.5 (7th of 130) SRS: 21.62 (4th of 130) . Penn State could not block Ohio State. Overall, Ohio State has won four out of the last five matchups. Some of Penn State’s best plays were still highly contested. HOW GOOD IS OHIO STATE? Barrett and this defensive front, Soccer match ruined when AI-controlled camera mistakes ref’s bald head for ball, Bears-Saints fight erupted after Javon Wims threw a helmet punch. "It's not two or three conversations, it's one conversation, here's the plan, lets rock and roll," the fifth-year senior said. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh). According to one model, the Buckeyes had just a 2.7-percent chance of winning the game with barely over seven minutes left. — Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 18, 2017. 2 Penn State travels to No. The computer projects a 37.1-35.6 Ohio State victory, but is taking Penn State against the spread. J.T. The No. 6 Ohio State in a Big Ten showdown at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 28. I’m guilty of thinking that Ohio State QB Barrett is undeserving of the praise. Here’s what left him empty-handed. "You're talking about a guy who's had an unbelievable college career. Find out the latest Vegas odds, and our pick against the spread. • Ohio State’s 31-24 double overtime win in 2014 after the Buckeyes blew a 17-0 lead and… Continue Reading: Reliving Ohio State vs. Penn State from the 2017 Big Ten football season: Buckeye ReTalkables Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. No. And like Barrett, McSorley has elite athletes playing around him, namely dynamic tailback Saquon Barkley . The Bears’ wide receiver was ejected after throwing two punches at the head of a New Orleans Saints’ defensive back. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Penn State leads the country allowing just 9.6 points per game, while Ohio State ranks ninth allowing 15.4 points a game. Ohio State quarterback J.T. The Barkley-McSorely duo combined with a stout defense gives the Nittany Lions a good chance to pull off the upset for the second straight year. Barkley averaged 8.3 yards per carry, but was not heavily utilized by Penn State in the game.

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