While Ohio State has won eight straight meetings with Penn State, each matchup between the Big Ten powerhouses has been decided by two scores or fewer since the Buckeyes’ 38-10 win in 2015. The Nittany Lions’ 2025 season suggests a blowout could be on the table, though that’s not the expectation Ryan Day has been setting this week.
Despite entering the year with national championship-or-bust expectations, Penn State has lost four straight games, fired James Franklin, and seen quarterback Drew Allar suffer a season-ending injury. Still, none of that is causing the Buckeyes to take them lightly.
“We know that this is one of the top five, 10 teams in the country,” Day said of Penn State on Tuesday. “I don't think there's many teams in the country that have more talent than Penn State has. And I think people recognized that early in the season. Sure, it hasn't gone the way they've wanted it to, but that doesn't change that they still have really good players. And when you looked at this game a few months ago, it was an absolute matchup game. That has not changed.”
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In the Ohio State vs. Penn State Live Hub, Eleven Warriors has you covered with live updates, key moments, and all the sights and sounds from before, during, and after the game in Columbus.
NOV 1, 2025
Buckeyes Talk "Chasing Excellence" at Skull Session
At Skull Session before the Penn State game, Ryan Day said will attack, play violent and fight “our ass off” while Caleb Downs said the Buckeyes are “chasing excellence.”
NOV 1, 2025
Quincy Porter Out, Starters Healthy
Quincy Porter is out, but Ohio State's key contributors are all available against Penn State as nickel Lorenzo Styles Jr. returns alongside backup receiver Bryson Rodgers.
OCT 31, 2025
Last Call: Penn State
We break down our biggest questions, top players to watch and predictions for Ohio State’s highly anticipated clash with Penn State.
OCT 31, 2025
Ohio State vs. Penn State Preview
Stopping the Penn State running game, led by Kaytron Allen, while establishing its own ground game against PSU’s maligned rush defense, will be key for Ohio State on Saturday.
OCT 31, 2025
Loaded Visitor List for Ohio State vs. Penn State
Ohio State’s expected recruiting visitors for the Penn State game include 2026 flip targets, the top two prospects in the 2027 class and five more five-star prospects.
OCT 30, 2025
Penn State Game Trailer
Legends J.T. Barrett and Dwayne Haskins, plus current coaches Keenan Bailey, Matt Patricia and Larry Johnson set the tone for Ohio State vs. Penn State.
OCT 30, 2025
Eleven Warriors Trivia: Penn State
Are you ready to test your college football knowledge? Look no further! Our weekly trivia game puts your Buckeye knowledge to the test before every Ohio State game.
OCT 30, 2025
Penn State Q&A with Ben Jones
Longtime Penn State writer Ben Jones discusses what went wrong for the Nittany Lions this season and the challenge of finding a home-run replacement for James Franklin.
OCT 29, 2025
Penn State Game Poster
Beware, Penn State. You're in for a Nightmare on Woody Hayes Drive this weekend against Brutus and the World Famous Ohio State Buckeyes.
