The No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) face the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1) in a crucial Big Ten matchup at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon on Saturday.

Game Overview:

• Ohio State enters after a dominant 54-10 win over Iowa
• Penn State bounced back from their Michigan loss with a 45-17 victory against Minnesota
• This is one of Ohio State's biggest tests before their season finale vs Michigan

Betting Lines:

• Spread: Ohio State -15.5
• Over/Under: 61 points (-110 both sides)

Key Matchup: QB Battle

• CJ Stroud (Ohio State)

  • Current Heisman favorite (+190 odds)
  • Leads nation in touchdowns (28) and QBR (92.6)
  • Ranks 19th in total yards

• Sean Clifford (Penn State)

  • Coming off 4 TD performance vs Minnesota
  • More experienced than Stroud
  • Threw for nearly 300 yards last week

Analysis: Penn State remains undefeated at home this season, making this a challenging environment for Ohio State. While the Buckeyes should win, the 15.5-point spread appears too large given Penn State's home field advantage and recent offensive success.

Prediction: Ohio State to win straight up, but Penn State to cover the spread in a closer-than-expected contest at Beaver Stadium.

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