Ohio State vs Penn State Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

A Big Ten Conference showdown will take place on Saturday afternoon, when the Ohio State Buckeyes invade Beaver Stadium to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks. The fourth-ranked Buckeys (6-1) lead the conference in total defense and are limiting opponents to 11.9 points per game. On Saturday, Ohio State CB Jordan Hancock intercepted a pass with 1:16 remaining to seal a 21-17 home victory versus Nebraska. 

QB Will Howard found Carnell Tate on a 40-yard touchdown pass to put Ohio State on the scoreboard first. The Buckeyes took the lead for good with six plus remaining on a nine-yard Quinshon Judkins touchdown reception. Jeremiah Smith added a 60-yard touchdown catch for the Buckeyes. 

The Penn State Nittany Lions are one of three undefeated teams in the conference and are allowing 14.3 points per game. The Nittany Lions (7-0) rank top 30 nationally in rushing and passing offense for first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. Last week, Penn State racked up 419 yards of total offense during a 28-13 road victory against Wisconsin. 

Penn State trailed 10-7 at halftime, but Jaylen Reed gave his team the lead with a 19-yard interception return for a touchdown. Kaytron Allen gave the Nittany Lions some breathing room with a 24-yard touchdown run in the final three plus minutes. 

Penn State QB Drew Allar suffered a knee injury during Saturday’s victory and is listed as questionable for this game. The Buckeyes have reeled off seven straight victories against the Nittany Lions, including last year’s 20-12 home victory. Expect a similar outcome in this showdown, with the Buckeyes prevailing in a game that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Ohio State Buckeyes win 21-17.