The Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions are both ranked in the top-10 in the nation and will face off this weekend. While the voters might think this game should be competitive, the oddsmakers think otherwise. Ohio State is a big-time favorite to take care of business in this one and stay on track to make it to the College Football Playoff. Penn State would love to pull the upset and remain in the conversation but that will be a really tough task.
This college football regular season game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Ohio State Buckeyes will be held at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019. The game will be nationally televised on FOX.
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Odds Analysis
The oddsmakers have listed Ohio State as the 18-point favorite to take care of business in this matchup. The Buckeyes are a huge favorite on the moneyline at -1100 while the Nittany Lions will pay out at +711 if they manage to pull off the upset.
The scoring total is listed at 57 points. Even though both teams have solid offenses, the defenses are good enough that this one is not expected to be a shootout.
Player To Watch
Chase Young -- The Ohio State defensive end was suspended the past two games for accepting improper benefits, but he is now back on the field. Young will be fresh and is going to be a handful for Penn State’s offensive line to handle. He has 29 tackles, 13.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in only eight games this season.
Young has been so dominant that he is now in discussion to be the first player taken in the NFL draft next season. Nick Bosa was the No. 2 overall pick in the draft as an edge rusher out of Ohio State a season ago but scouts believe Young could be an even more impactful player. Young should be fresh and motivated, and it would not be a surprise to see him get one or two sacks in this showdown.
Key Stat
126 -- That’s the number of passing yards per game Ohio State is allowing this season, which is an absolutely miniscule number. The Buckeyes are only giving up 9.8 points per game and the Nittany Lions will need to work hard in order to move the ball in this one.
Much of the onus will be on quarterback Sean Clifford, who has thrown for 2,450 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions on the year. If Clifford is able to be pinpoint with his passes then perhaps the Nittany Lions will be able to hang around, but if he turns the ball over, Penn State is going to be in a world of hurt.
College Football Pick
Ohio State is an absolutely dominant team in every facet this season and is a no-doubt national championship contender. Penn State may be a good team but this game won’t be a contest. Look for the Buckeyes to come out and dominate early and then cruise to the win.
The spread is high but Ohio State should still be chosen to cover with confidence as the talent advantage is clear. The Buckeyes will make a statement with a win over the NIttany Lions. The scoring total is a bit high as Ohio State will let its foot off the gas in the fourth quarter, where the touchdowns will slow.
College Football Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes 37, Penn State Nittany Lions 14
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