The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) face the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions in a crucial Big Ten matchup at Beaver Stadium. Ohio State enters following a dominant 54-10 win over Iowa, while Penn State bounced back from their Michigan loss with a 45-17 victory against Minnesota.

Game Details:

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

Betting Odds:

• Spread: Ohio State -15.5
• Total: 61 points (O/U -110)

Key Matchup: CJ Stroud (Ohio State) vs Sean Clifford (Penn State)

• Stroud: Leads nation in touchdowns (28) and QBR (92.6), current Heisman favorite (+190)
• Clifford: Coming off 300-yard, 4 TD performance against Minnesota

Analysis:

• Ohio State's offensive success hinges on Stroud's performance in hostile environment
• Penn State remains undefeated at home this season
• Clifford's experience could be crucial factor in tight game

Prediction: Ohio State wins straight up, but Penn State covers the 15.5-point spread in a competitive game. Expect the hostile Beaver Stadium atmosphere to keep this closer than oddsmakers project.

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