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Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, October 28th, the (7-0) Penn State Nittany Lions will be on the road to take on the (6-1) Ohio State Buckeyes.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Ohio State 32.1 – Penn State 29.8 with an over/under of 61.9.
2017-18 Statistics (130 total teams):
Passing offense: Ohio State 326.7 YPG > Penn State 289.9 YPG
Rushing offense: Ohio State 250.6 YPG > Penn State 173.4 YPG
Scoring offense: Ohio State 47.3 PPG > Penn State 40.0 PPG
Scoring defense: Penn State 9.6 PPG > Ohio State 15.4 PPG
Passing defense: Penn State 167.6 YPG > Ohio State 195.7 YPG
Rushing defense: Ohio State 109.6 YPG > Penn State 115.3 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Penn State +1.7 > Ohio State +1.0
Strength of schedule:
Penn State is a perfect (7-0) with wins over Michigan, Akron, Pittsburgh, Georgia State, Iowa, Indiana, and Northwestern. Ohio State is (6-1) with wins over Indiana, Nebraska, Army, UNLV, Rutgers, and Maryland. Their lone defeat came against Oklahoma.
Summary:
Ohio State is coming off their bye week and have had two weeks to prepare for Penn State. Ohio State ranks 3rd in total offense (577.0 YPG) and 2nd in points per game (47.3). The Buckeyes rank 10th in scoring defense (15.4 PPG). Penn State is coming off an impressive 42-13 home victory over the Michigan Wolverines. It was a dominating performance as Penn State outgained Michigan 506-269 in total yardage. Trace McSorely was 17-26 for 282 yards with one touchdown and one interception. McSorely also carried the ball 11 times for 76 yards and three touchdowns. Saquon Barkley ran for 108 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries (7.2 average). Barkley also caught three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Penn State defeated Ohio State 24-21 at home last year on a last second field goal. Penn State ranks 27th in total offense (463.0 YPG) and 16th in points per game (40.0). The Nittany Lions rank 1st in scoring defense (9.6 PPG).
Bottom Line:
Ohio State has scored 50 points in four straight games albeit against so-so competition. J.T. Barrett is rounding into form after some early season struggles. This is a must win for the Buckeyes and could thrust them right back into playoff contention. Penn State has the best defense in the country and has yet to allow an opponent to score 20 points. If Ohio State didn’t have an extra week to prepare then Penn State would probably be favored. The weather looks iffy for this game so I like Penn State to win with their defense.
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