The Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-0) on Saturday, November 2nd. This game will be played at Beaver Stadium in University Park and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions
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Ohio State Offense Breakdown
Ohio State’s passing game has been their strength, with quarterback Will Howard throwing for 1,795 yards and 17 touchdowns. He has a passer rating of 127 and a 74% completion rate. Ohio State ranks 3rd in the nation in passer rating and 5th in completion percentage. They are 10th in scoring, averaging 40.3 points per game, and we have them ranked as the 5th best offense heading into week 10.
Jeremiah Smith leads the receiving corps with 623 yards and eight touchdowns on 35 catches. Ohio State is 43rd in passing yards per game, averaging 283.9 yards. On the ground, Quinshon Judkins has 520 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns.
Penn State Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 10, Penn State’s offense is averaging 33.3 points per game, ranking 26th nationally. However, they are 12th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 1,640 yards with a passer rating of 117. He has 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, completing 71.3% of his passes.
Penn State ranks 7th in third-down conversions, converting 50% of their attempts, and they are 6th in passer rating. They are 51st in rushing attempts, averaging 199.1 yards per game on the ground. Kaytron Allen leads the rushing attack with 509 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Harrison Wallace III has 350 receiving yards.
Ohio State Team Defense
Ohio State’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking second nationally by allowing just 11.9 points per game. They’ve also limited opponents to 97.4 rushing yards per game and 163.1 passing yards, ranking 13th in both categories.
In their recent game against Nebraska, Ohio State’s defense gave up 17 points, allowing 273 total yards. Nebraska rushed 33 times for 121 yards and completed 21 of 32 passes for 152 yards, while Ohio State’s defense also recorded an interception.
Ohio State Team Defense
Penn State’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 14.3 points per game. They’ve given up only 96.7 rushing yards per game, which is 12th best in the country, and 174.6 passing yards per game, ranking 25th. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 70.5 against Penn State, completing 54% of their throws.
In their recent game against Wisconsin, Penn State’s defense allowed 13 points, giving up 81 rushing yards on 27 attempts and 217 passing yards. They also forced an interception in the game.
Ohio State vs Penn State Trends
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Ohio State has an ATS record of 1-3-1 while averaging 30 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Penn State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 31 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Penn State Nittany Lions have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Penn State posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Buckeyes vs Nittany Lions Prediction
Ohio State is favored by -3.5 points in their week 10 matchup against Penn State, and we have a projected final score of 28-26 in favor of the Buckeyes. However, with Penn State being the home underdog, we like their chances to cover the spread.
Our over/under line is set at 46.5 points, and with our projected score of 54 points, we recommend taking the over in this matchup.
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Last updated:October 29, 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions