Ohio State vs Penn State Week 10 Prediction: Top Pick Buckeyes ATS 11/2
- Penn State has yet to name a starting quarterback versus Ohio State.
- Ohio State is a road favorite versus Penn State.
- Let’s dive into my pick ATS for this Big Ten clash.
- BetUS Sportsbook has all the latest college football lines.
Penn State is a 3½-point home dog versus Ohio State with the over-under set at 45 in the college football odds. Welcome to Big Ten anxiety week, whether either Ryan Day or James Franklin will get a win despite countless fans saying they can’t win the big game. Let’s take a look at my college football prediction for this Big Ten clash, sponsored by Tums.
Ryan Day hasn’t beaten a Top 5 opponent since September 3rd, 2022.
He’s lost 4 straight.
James Franklin hasn’t beaten a Top 5 opponent since October 22nd, 2016.
He’s lost 10 straight.
They face off this weekend in a Top 5 matchup.
Who ends their losing streak? pic.twitter.com/FKW3oH79kV
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) October 29, 2024
Jokes aside, the pressure is on both these coaches to prove they are capable of winning a marquee matchup. Day has had no problem defeating Penn State, but his nemesis in Michigan has been a different story. For Franklin, the coach has to prove Penn State can do more than feast on the bottom of the Big Ten standings.
Ohio State vs Penn State Game Information
- Game: Ohio State (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) vs Penn State (7-0, 4-0)
- Date/Time: Nov. 2, 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pa.
- Ohio State vs Penn State Live Stream: Fubo.tv
Our NCAAF odds have Ohio State as a 3½-point favorite versus Penn State. This Saturday, Nov. 2 matchup kicks off from Penn State at 12 p.m. ET. It is the Big Noon game of the week.
Ohio State vs Penn State Odds and Spreads
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Ohio State vs Penn State: What You Need to Know
1. Will Drew Allar Start at Quarterback for Penn State?
Not sure if this is gamesmanship by Franklin, but Penn State has no plans to reveal who will start at quarterback. Veteran signal-caller Drew Allar is dealing with an injury that forced the team’s normal QB1 to miss the end of the Nittany Lions’ Week 9 game versus Wisconsin.
Beau Pribula would get the start for Penn State if Allar is not cleared. Franklin revealed the team plans to make the decision just before kickoff.
“It’s too early to tell at this point. But he’s played enough football that I think that decision will go all the way up to game time.”
🗣️ James Franklin on QB1 Drew Allar’s status for Saturday vs. No. 4 Ohio State#B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/pcWjXPv3jq
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 28, 2024
“Allar has played enough football for us that that the timeline will go all the way up to the game, really,” Franklin said, per Sports Illustrated. “I do think from a practice perspective, we’re gonna have to, no matter where we’re at on Tuesday, we’re gonna have to get both of those guys reps Tuesday and Wednesday.”
“But it’s too early to tell at this point, but he’s played enough football that I think that decision will go all the way up to game time.”
Fans may want to make a last-minute decision before you bet online.
2. Ohio State: How Did the Buckeyes Get Here?
As for Ohio State, Will Howard is out to prove Penn State made a mistake by not recruiting him. We’ll see if Howard is able to make this game his own personal diss track.
So far this season, Ohio State has wins over Iowa and Nebraska. The Buckeyes best performance may have been a “close loss” to Oregon on Oct. 12. Ohio State was defeated 32-31 by Oregon in an instant classic.
3. Ohio State vs Penn State Pick: Buckeyes Cover ATS
The challenge with evaluating Penn State is we do not know what kind of team the Nittany Lions are this season. Penn State’s best wins came against USC, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Josh Pate breaks down Ohio State vs Penn State
Predicts Ohio State to win. pic.twitter.com/6auU9IuhDP
— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) October 29, 2024
This does not mean Penn State isn’t among college football’s elite, but the Nittany Lions need to prove it. The uncertainty at quarterback combined with what Ohio State showed versus Oregon has me feeling more comfortable backing the Buckeyes.
Take Ohio State -3½ vs Penn State (-105)
Questions Of The Day
Who will play at quarterback for Penn State versus Ohio State?
Penn State has not revealed if Drew Allar will play versus Ohio State.
What is the point spread for the Ohio State-Penn State game?
Ohio State is a 3½-point favorite versus Penn State.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets
