Will Penn State’s long losing streak against Ohio State end today? Game Day Basics Lviv

The answer to the question is seven.

Seven games.

Penn State has lost its last seven meetings with Ohio State. The Lions last beat the Buckeyes in 2016 at Beaver Stadium in a 24-21 upset victory that was the signature performance of PSU’s Big Ten championship season.

The Lions’ win today could also be seen as an upset, even though Penn State is 7-0 and is 6-1 at home against Ohio State.

Ryan Day’s Buckeyes are slight favorites.

Penn State’s James Franklin views the event as another big game for his program.

“It’s a big game, 1-0,” Franklin said Wednesday after practice.

“Wisconsin had a big game last week. USC was a big game. We understand that this is a big game. We’re focused on finding a way to get the W this week against a really good opponent who’s ranked as high as we are.”

This game, given the opponent and the losing streak, doesn’t look like a typical big game.

No. 3 PENN STATE (7-0, 4-0) vs. No. 4 Ohio State Wisconsin (6-1, 3-1)

Kick off: It’s noon at Beaver Stadium.

TV: FOX (Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft).

Radio: Penn State Radio Network (Steve Jones, Jack Ham and Brian Tripp).

Internet: GoPSUSports.com.

Blue-White Breakdown Podcasts: Ohio State QB Will Howard be able to step into the spotlight and how will he fare? Special guest Doug Lesmeris talks about Penn State’s talent and Ohio State’s big problem.

Notable PennLive pregame coverage: Increased attention to nutrition has made Pennsylvania bigger and worse (Ralph); Penn State-Ohio remains critical after adding College Football Playoff (McGonigal); Two young Ohio State Buckeyes are poised to make a big impact against Penn State (Flounders).

Range/total: The betting line on FanDuel is Ohio State at 3.5 odds. Total 46.5.

Row: Ohio State leads 25-14.

Last meeting: In 2023, Ohio State beat Penn State 20-12 in the Horseshoe Tournament.

Last week: Penn State won 28-13 over Wisconsin at Camp Randall; Ohio State beat Nebraska 21-17 in the Horseshoe Tournament.

PSU Injury Issues: QB Drew Allar, DE Dani Dennis-Sutton and OT Anthony Donko make game-time decisions; TE Andrew Rappley, S Kevin Winston Jr. and RB Cam Wallace were out for the game.

Key match: Penn State tight end Tyler Warren takes on Ohio State defensive end Caleb Downs.

Obligatory Note from Tyler Warren: The kicking end has nine catches of 20 or more yards this season.

Did you know? The ESPN College GameDay show will be in State College for the 11th time.

He said this: “It doesn’t really matter to me. Whoever is there, whether it’s the first string, the second string, the third string, they’re all doing the same job.” – Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, on the uncertainty surrounding who will be Ohio State’s starting left guard tonight.