Game predictions: Ohio State vs. Penn State – Columbus Dispatch
Here are the predictions of our experts for the outcome of Ohio State’s night game against Penn State.
Tim May
OSU Beat Writer
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State 31, Penn State 13
The Buckeyes are spoiling for this fight after what they called “a war” at Penn State a year ago. They will roll under the lights in almost all-black attire to make it a formal affair.
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Bill Rabinowitz
OSU Beat Writer
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State 28, Penn State 17
The Buckeyes face their toughest defense so far, but they should be able to pressure Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg enough to pull away.
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Dom Tiberi
Sports Anchor
WBNS-10TV
Ohio State 34, Penn State 17
Ohio State’s tag team quarterbacks, Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett, will rule as the Buckeyes shine under the lights. Joey Bosa and the Silver Bullets are ready to lower the boom.
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Jerry Rudzinski
Pregame analyst
97.1 THE FAN
Former Ohio State linebacker 1996-98
Ohio State 34, Penn State 21
Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg can sling it, but the Silver Bullets can stop it. Says here that 34 hard-earned points are going to be enough to beat the Nittany Lions.
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Here are other predictions from our staff:
>> Rob Dewolf, BuckeyeXtra editor
Ohio State 42, Penn State 10: Five reasons why Penn State’s supposed impressive defense won’t pose much hindrance to the Buckeyes: Buffalo, Rutgers, San Diego State, Army, Indiana.
>> Bob Hunter, Dispatch sports columnist
Ohio State 42, Penn State 24: Not as close as last year, but Nittany Lions put up a good fight before faltering late.
>> Todd Jones, Dispatch college football writer
Ohio State 31, Penn State 17: Look for another sputtering display of offense by OSU because Penn State’s defense is formidable. However, the Nittany Lions don’t have enough offense to keep up.
>> Rob Oller, Dispatch sports columnist
Ohio State 28, Penn State 20: It’s being dubbed a Blackout game, but it may feel more like a blacked-out game for Buckeye Nation after fans nearly pass out from hyperventilating during this knee-knocker.
>> Ray Stein, Dispatch sports editor
Ohio State 28, Penn State 18: There may be moments during this game that viewers will be reminded of a time when farmers did their work with a yoke and a beast of burden. Yah, mule!
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