Boy, do we have a big one on tap for today.
No. 8 Penn State (9–1) comes to Ohio Stadium to play No. 2 Ohio State in a de facto play-in game to the Big Ten Championship in two weeks.
For days, the forecast has called for a wet one in the Shoe, and we're still very likely to see precipitation, but in the last 24 hours, the forecast has trended in the direction of less rain, with just a 10% chance at kickoff.
When the teams meet at noon, look for cloudy skies, with a high around 41º, and a gentle breeze out of the east at 6 mph. As the game moves into the second half, the temperature will climb to 45º before dipping down to 43º or so in the 4th quarter.
If the rain does hold off for a bit, it will likely arrive in the second half with a 67% chance of precipitation through the final two quarters.
For the tailgating crowd, expect a high of just below freezing at 31º at 7 a.m. with that climbing to 39º by 11 a.m. You're looking at a 7% chance of rain up until kickoff, so dress accordingly.
Band fanatics! Here's where you can find TBDBITL Saturday morning:
7:45 a.m. Rehearsal at Lincoln Tower Park
9:35 a.m. March from Ohio Stadium to St. John Arena
9:40 a.m. Skull Session at St. John Arena
11:15 a.m. March from St. John Arena to Ohio Stadium
11:40 a.m. Ramp Entrance, single Script Ohio
Halftime “Classical Toons”
Staying home to watch the game? Here's what you need to know:
KICKOFF: 12:07 p.m.
CHANNEL: FOX
STREAM: FOX Sports Go
LINE: Ohio State -19
