The No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) face the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions in a crucial Big Ten matchup at Beaver Stadium. Here's what you need to know:

Game Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 29
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA

Current Form:

• Ohio State: Coming off a dominant 54-10 win vs Iowa
• Penn State: Fresh from a 45-17 victory over Minnesota

Betting Lines:

• Spread: Ohio State -15.5
• Over/Under: 61 points (-110)

Key Matchup: QB Battle

• CJ Stroud (Ohio State):

  • Heisman favorite (+190 odds)
  • Leads nation in touchdowns (28)
  • Top QBR (92.6)

• Sean Clifford (Penn State):

  • Threw for nearly 300 yards and 4 TDs last week
  • Brings veteran experience

Analysis: While Ohio State has the talent advantage, Penn State remains undefeated at home this season. The hostile Beaver Stadium environment could impact the Buckeyes' performance, particularly early in the game.

Prediction: Ohio State should win outright, but expect Penn State to keep it closer than the 15.5-point spread suggests. Take Penn State to cover.

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