ESPN.com · Nov 2, 2024
Ohio State-Penn State football: Live updates, plays, takeaways
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The first College Football Playoff rankings are just days away. But first, two of the Big Ten's top teams -- the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions and No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes -- meet in Happy Valley. The game comes with huge stakes in both the Big Ten race and CFP standings.
The Buckeyes, with a loss to the No. 1 Oregon Ducks, must win to stay near the top of the conference. The Nittany Lions, despite some close finishes, remain undefeated. James Franklin & Co. haven't beaten Ohio State since 2016, and Penn State's performance against the Big Ten's other blue bloods is what has kept it out of the conference title game and the playoff.