Penn State and Ohio State face off in a ranked Big Ten matchup on Saturday, the results of which should go a long way in determining the outcome of the Big Ten East race.
The 18th-ranked Nittany Lions will try to reverse course after a controversial (and mistake-filled) 36-35 loss to Indiana in their 2020 debut. They’ll find a much tougher opponent in the third-ranked Buckeyes, however: Justin Fields and Co., despite a slow start, looked like the team to beat in the conference in a 52-17 snoozer over Nebraska.
Penn State is also missing several key players who before the start of the season figured to contribute heavily to the 2020 campaign. Micah Parsons, considered a top-10 draft prospect, remains opted out of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Star running back Journey Brown is out for potentially the entire season due to an unspecified heart condition, and his backup, Noah Cain, suffered a season-ending injury just three carries into the loss vs. Indiana.
The Nittany Lions can’t even rely on their famed “White Out” vs. Ohio State, a college football experience in which 110,000-plus screaming fans all clad in white scream their support for the home team. Any way you cut it, Penn State has a tough challenge against the Buckeyes — can it step up to the tall task, or will it start the season 0-2 for the first time under James Franklin?
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Ohio State vs. Penn State score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
| Penn State | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Ohio State | 14 | — | — | — | — |
Ohio State vs. Penn State live updates, highlights from 2020 rivalry game
First quarter: Ohio State 14, Penn State 3
All times Eastern
8:20 p.m.: Ohio State back at it from its 25.
8:14 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, PENN STATE. The Nittany Lions’ drive stalls in the red zone, but Jake Pinegar kicks a 31-yard field goal to get his team on the board. It’s 14-3 Ohio State wtih 2:57 remaining in the first.
8:11 p.m.: Another nice gainer by Clifford on the keeper nets 10 yards and a first down at. the11.
8:09 p.m.: Penn State gets a couple of nice chunk plays to get just outside the Ohio State red zone: a 20-yard reception by Jahan Dotson followed by a 13-yard gain by Devyn Ford. The Nittany Lions are driving at the OSU 22.
8:07 p.m.: A roughing the passer penalty by Ohio State’s Barron Browning gives Penn State a fresh set of downs after forcing an incompletion on third-and-12. Penn State driving at its 38.
8 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, OHIO STATE. The Buckeyes nickel-and-dime Penn State for a few plays before Justin Fields throws his first touchdown of the game: a 26-yard touchdown to Chris Olave. Defensive end Shaka Toney is also limping off the field. It’s 14-0 Ohio State with 8:39 in the game.
That TD drive took five plays, I’m a little disappointed in the Buckeye offense, not gonna lie. What’s next? Seven plays to score on the next drive? Unacceptable.
OSU up 14-0 early on. pic.twitter.com/1cVf3Hzr5q
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) November 1, 2020
7:55 p.m.: TURNOVER, PENN STATE. Penn State tries for it on fourth-and-2 from its own 45, but the designed pass isn’t there; Clifford rolls right and just throws it away. Ohio State will take over on downs.
7:49 p.m.: Penn State’s first play is a 9-yard connection between Sean Clifford and tight end Pat Freiermuth out to the 34. He’ll likely get lots of targets today.
7:46 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, OHIO STATE. Two plays later, Master Teague finishes the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to make it 7-0 Ohio State with 13:43 remaining in the first quarter.
7:45 p.m.: One play and Ohio State’s already deep in Penn State territory: Receiver Garrett Wilson takes the end-around62 yards for a first down at the Nittany Lions 13.
7:44 p.m.: Penn State wins the toss and defers; Ohio State will take over at its 25-yard line to start the game.
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• Why did Micah Parsons opt out of the 2020 season?
• What happened to Journey Brown?
Ohio State vs. Penn State start time
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel (national): ABC
- Live stream: fuboTV
Saturday’s game between Ohio State and Penn State is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. ABC will broadcast the game nationally. You can also stream it live via fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial to new subscribers.
Ohio State football schedule 2020
| Week | Date | Game |
| 1 | Oct. 24 | Ohio State 52, Nebraska 17 |
| 2 | Oct. 31 | at Penn State |
| 3 | Nov. 7 | vs. Rutgers |
| 4 | Nov. 14 | at Maryland |
| 5 | Nov. 21 | vs. Indiana |
| 6 | Nov. 28 | at Illinois |
| 7 | Dec. 5 | at Michigan State |
| 8 | Dec. 12 | vs. Michigan |
Penn State football schedule 2020
| Week | Date | Game |
| 1 | Oct. 24 | Indiana 36, Penn State 35 |
| 2 | Oct. 31 | vs. Ohio State |
| 3 | Nov. 7 | vs. Maryland |
| 4 | Nov. 14 | at Nebraska |
| 5 | Nov. 21 | vs. Iowa |
| 6 | Nov. 28 | at Michigan |
| 7 | Dec. 5 | at Rutgers |
| 8 | Dec. 12 | vs. Michigan State |