The Nittany Lions are riding the momentum of an 11-game win streak into the Horseshoe, where they haven't won since 2011. Ohio State has outscored its last two opponents 78-24 despite being short-handed at running back. The Buckeyes are 4 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Penn State comes in No. 1 in the country in total defense and No. 2 in scoring defense and Ohio State isn't far behind in either category. The Nittany Lions and Buckeyes are 1-2 in the Big Ten in offense.
Lions coach James Franklin is 1-8 against Ohio State and 0-9 on the road against top-10 opponents.
