TL;DR
- * Penn State faces No.
- 1 Ohio State as significant underdogs, missing key personnel.
- * Ohio State is a national title favorite, with a strong offense and defense.
- * Penn State's best hope involves running the ball and forcing turnovers.
Penn State’s nightmare stretch doesn’t get any easier. The Nittany Lions (3-4) head to Columbus to face No. 1 Ohio State (7-0). A place they haven’t won since 2011.
They’ll do so as three-touchdown underdogs, without their starting quarterback, top linebacker, or even their head coach. Interim coach Terry Smith has tried to rally his team with an us against the world message. But pulling off an upset in the Horseshoe feels like asking a freshman quarterback to rewrite history in real time.
Ohio State, meanwhile, just keeps rolling. The Buckeyes have won nine straight over Penn State and look every bit the national title favorite behind quarterback Will Howard and a defense that hasn’t allowed more than 17 points in a game this season. Penn State’s best chance is to run the ball with Kaytron Allen, control tempo, and pray for turnovers.
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OSU vs. PSU radio
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 83 (Buckeyes), 385 (Nittany Lions)
You can listen to Ohio State vs. Penn State on SiriusXM.
The Buckeyes-specific broadcast will be available on channel 83, while the Nittany Lions' fans can tune in to the dedicated audio stream on channel 385.
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Buckeyes-Nittany Lions game time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
- Start Time: 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT
Ohio State vs. Penn State kicks off at 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT on Saturday, Nov. 1.
The game will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
2025 Ohio State football slate
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Buckeyes:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | vs. Penn State | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at Purdue | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. UCLA | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Rutgers | TBA |
| Nov. 29 | at Michigan | 1 p.m. |
Penn State football 2025 schedule
The Nittany Lions' upcoming schedule is as follows:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | at Ohio State | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Indiana | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | at Michigan State | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Nebraska | TBA |
| Nov. 29 | at Rutgers | TBA |
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