Will Howard accounted for all three Ohio State touchdowns while the defense recorded a goal line stand and a game-sealing interception in a 21-17 win over Nebraska.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar suffered a knee injury late in the first half of the Nittany Lions’ game against Wisconsin and was replaced by backup quarterback Beau Pribula.
Ohio State turned to both Jordan Hancock and Jaylen McClain at safety, Carnell Tate has his first 100-yard game and Jeremiah Smith ties Cris Carter’s freshman touchdown record.
Ohio State's offensive line had easily its worst outing of 2024 without the services of Josh Simmons, leaving concerns about how it will perform at Penn State next week.
Unlike at Oregon, Ohio State’s defense came through in the clutch against Nebraska, stopping the Cornhuskers on each of their final two drives to preserve a 21-17 win.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola says Ohio State fans throwing bottles onto the field "kind of feels like it disrespects football and the nature of it.”
Ohio State's defense had 13 tackles for loss, Carnell Tate had a career day and OSU's offense struggled on third down in the Buckeyes' 21-17 win over Nebraska
Ohio State’s defense did enough to beat Nebraska but struggles on the offensive line brought the Buckeyes to the brink and are a major concern entering the Penn State game.
Ryan Day said Ohio State's offensive line was "not even close" to good enough against Nebraska and the Buckeyes will evaluate options at left tackle after Zen Michalski's injury.
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was ejected for targeting late in the win over Nebraska and will miss the first half of the Penn State game as a result.
Freshman safety Jaylen McClain made his first career start in Ohio State's 4-3 package against Nebraska while Jordan Hancock is playing safety in the Buckeyes' base defense.
Ryan Day kept his message brief at Ohio State’s Skull Session before the Nebraska game: “Today, it’s about action. It’s not about words. So we‘re going to work.”
The Eleven Warriors staff predicts a dominant performance by Ohio State when Nebraska visits Columbus this afternoon following the Buckeyes' second bye week of the season.
