Since it’s Friday, the majority of local and national Penn State vs. Ohio State game predictions are already available.
Like many other publications that cover James Franklin’s Penn State program, PennLive’s Penn State coverage team has its opinions.
At the time this article was published, Ryan Day’s Buckeyes were 3.5 points ahead on FanDuel.46.5 points is the game’s total.
The point spread appears to be about correct.
I predict Penn State to cover but Ohio State to win.
I possess it.24 Nittany Lions, 27 Buckeyes.I believe the visitors’ overall talent level tilts the scales in their favor, even with the Buckeyes’ weak performance against Nebraska last week and OSU’s possible left tackle issue. I believe Ohio State is at least a touchdown superior at a neutral location.
Drew Allar, the quarterback for Penn State, missed the second half of the Lions’ 28–13 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday, raising concerns about his health. However, on Wednesday, Allar was able to practice.
Watch young Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who might play a huge role in coverage against Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, and expect a strong effort from OSU quarterback Will Howard.
Let’s go on to other Penn State vs. Ohio State predictions.
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–A long list of selections from the 247Sports staff, which includes former PennLive staffer Daniel Gallen and longtime Penn State beat member Mark Brennan
–Some Ohio State beat reporters made an intriguing combination of selections (Cleveland.com).
Dennis Dodd, Tom Fornelli, and the rest of the CBS team made a few straight-up and point-spread choices (CBS Sports).
Bill Bender, a national college football journalist, has a double-digit preference for one team (Sporting News).
–The Penn State-Ohio State total is a topic of significant opinion among ESPN betting experts (ESPN.com).
–A few of Sports Illustrated’s Top 25 game selections with picks against the spread
–A thorough analysis of numerous Penn State and Ohio State betting numbers and players (Yahoo/NBC Sports)