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Five things to know about Ohio State’s 38-14 win over Penn State
Knowles falls flat, Smith and Tate dominate, and a new Heisman favorite. 5 things to know about Ohio State’s 38-14 win over Penn State.
Julian Sayin passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith scored twice and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half to defeat Penn State 38-14 Saturday. The Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) had a 17-14 lead at halftime, but took control in the second half, scoring on three of their first four possessions.
Up 17-7 and in a two-minute drill with a potent passing attack, the energy at Ohio Stadium was pulsing, knowing that one more score could put the game away. Sur
Ohio State football hosts Penn State on Saturday and we provided live updates with reaction, score, highlights, and commentary.
Arvell Reese is the Chuck Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week after leading Ohio State with 12 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack against Penn State.
Spreading the wealth, Ohio State wide receiver duo Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate both finished with over 100 receiving yards. Smith capped off his day with a circus-catch touchdown in the fourth quarter, hauling in a tipped pass with one hand in the endzone.
While Penn State’s defense was on the field, Grunkemeyer sat at the edge of one of the benches, quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien on his right. He often spoke with receivers sitting on the bench to his left while Ohio State marched down the field, connecting with receivers easily.
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