Score, analysis as Buckeyes win

The Week 10 showdown between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes lived up to expectations as another undefeated team falls ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings.

The Nittany Lions kicked off against Ohio State with strong momentum, taking an early lead in the first quarter after the Buckeyes‘ quarterback, Will Howard, threw a pick-6, which Penn State’s cornerback Zion Tracy, intercepted and returned for a touchdown. However, Howard quickly regained his composure and successfully led his Buckeyes to the end zone twice, allowing Ohio State to take the lead in the second quarter. The Buckeyes maintained this lead as they headed into halftime.

In the second half, the game turned into a contest between the kickers, with field goals adding points to the scoreboard throughout the third and fourth quarters as both teams intensified their efforts. Ohio State’s defense successfully stopped Penn State from reaching the end zone on two critical attempts. Ultimately, the Buckeyes edged past the Nittany Lions with a 20-13 victory, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

Here are the highlights from the Ohio State-Penn State Week 10 game.

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Ohio State vs. Penn State highlights

Here are the top highlights from the Week 10 game between Penn State and Ohio State:

Penn State gets on the board first

Ohio State tried to advance on third down, but Penn State’s Zion Tracy intercepted the ball and scored a 31-yard touchdown. The Nittany Lions now lead 10-0 late in the first quarter.

The Buckeyes respond with a touchdown

Quarterback Will Howard energized the offense in the second quarter, connecting with Brandon Inniss for a 21-yard touchdown. This score gave the Buckeyes their first lead of the game, with Ohio State now leading Penn State 14-10 in the second quarter.

Howard fumbles

Quarterback Will Howard aimed to build on the momentum of the Buckeyes by connecting with Quishon Judkins for a seven-yard gain, bringing them to the Penn State 23-yard line. Following that play, Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 11 yards, pushing them inside the PSU 13-yard line. However, an attempted touchdown run by Howard resulted in a fumble, leading to a touchback for Penn State, who then gained possession of the ball.

College football Week 10 scores

Here are the kickoff times and TV info for Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern): 

• Air Force 3, No. 21 Army 20, FINAL
• No. 25 Memphis at UTSA, ESPN2, noon
• No. 18 Ole Miss 63, Arkansas 31, FINAL
• Duke at No. 5 Miami (FL), ABC, noon
• Minnesota 25, No. 25 Illinois 17, FINAL
• No. 4 Ohio State 20, No. 3 Penn State 13, FINAL
• Florida at No. 2 Georgia, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 15 Kansas State at Houston, FOX, 3:30 p.m.
• Texas Tech at No. 10 Iowa State, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 13 Indiana at Michigan, Peacock, 3:30 p.m.
• No 1. Oregon at Michigan, CBS, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 11 Texas A&M at South Carolina, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
• Louisville at No. 8 Clemson, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
• Kentucky at No. 7 Tennessee, SEC Network, 7:45 p.m.
• No. 17 Pittsburgh at No. 20 SMU, ACC Network, 8:00 p.m.

Ohio State beats a top 5 team

Quarterback Will Howard keeps his foot on the gas and secures a crucial first down that drains the clock, leading Ohio State to a 20-13 win against Penn State in Week 10.

Penn State is denied in the end zone

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar failed to score after an incomplete pass to Khalil Dinkins in the fourth quarter.

Incomplete call saves Ohio State

A pass from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith was ruled incomplete, giving the Buckeyes an extra opportunity. However, Ohio State was unable to capitalize on it and the Buckeyes settled for a 39-yard field goal by Jayden Fielding. Ohio State lead 20-13 with 10:13 left in the fourth quarter.

The Buckeyes bring the pressure

Penn State’s quarterback felt the pressure after consecutive sacks, resulting in a forced punt to end the third quarter. Ohio State leads 17-13 as the fourth quarter begins.

Penn State settles for the 3

Penn State cuts the lead to four points after kicker Ryan Barker nails a 44-yard field goal. The Buckeyes now lead 17-13 with 5:03 left in the third quarter.

Ohio State extends the lead

The Buckeyes add three points as Jayden Fielding kicks a 46-yard field goal, extending Ohio State’s lead to 17-10 against Penn State to start the third quarter.

End of the second quarter: Ohio State 14, Penn State 10

Quarterback Drew Allar gets the Nittany Lions moving with a 15-yard run, advancing to Ohio State’s 23-yard line for a first down. Allar then completes a 20-yard pass to Harrison Wallace III, bringing the team to the three-yard line. However, the drive ultimately ends with a turnover when the Buckeye’s Igbinosun intercepts the ball in the end zone, resulting in a touchback.

Howard’s costly fumbles

Quarterback Will Howard attempted to capitalize on the Buckeye’s momentum by connecting with Quishon Judkins for a seven-yard gain, bringing them within the Penn State 23-yard line. Following that run, Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson rushes for 11 yards, getting them inside the PSU 13-yard line. However, an attempted touchdown run by Howard results in a fumble, leading to a touchback for Penn State, who then takes possession of the ball.

Ohio State takes the lead

Quarterback Will Howard energized the offense in the second quarter, connecting with Brandon Inniss for a 21-yard touchdown. This score gave the Buckeyes their first lead of the game, with Ohio State now leading Penn State 14-10 in the second quarter.

End of the first: Penn State 10, Ohio State 7

At the end of the first exciting quarter, the Penn State Nittany Lions lead the Ohio State Buckeyes 10-7.

Ohio State responds with a touchdown

The Buckeyes quickly responded to a shaky start by scoring on a seven-play drive. Quarterback Will Howard passes to Emeka Egbuka for a 25-yard touchdown, getting Ohio State on the board. Penn State leads 10-7 in the final minutes of the first quarter.

Penn State scores on pick-6

Ohio State tried to advance on third down, but Penn State’s Zion Tracy intercepted the ball and scored a 31-yard touchdown. The Nittany Lions now lead 10-0 late in the first quarter.

Penn State takes the early lead against Ohio State

Penn State started the game with the ball at Happy Valley, and quarterback Drew Allar came out strong despite being questionable for today’s matchup due to an injury sustained in Week 9. Although Allar put in a good effort, he couldn’t find the end zone. Kicker Ryan Barker stepped up and successfully kicked a 26-yard field goal, putting the Nittany Lions on the board first.

When is Ohio State-Penn State game?

Kickoff is Saturday, Nov. 2 at noon ET from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. 

How to watch Ohio State vs. Penn State, TV and Streaming info

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• TV: Fox
• Stream: Fubo, YouTube TV
• Location: Beaver Stadium (University Park, Pennsylvania)

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College football Week 10 schedule, Top 25

Here are the kickoff times and TV info for Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern): 

• Air Force at No. 21 Army, CBS, noon
• No. 25 Memphis at UTSA, ESPN2, noon
• No. 18 Ole Miss at Arkansas, ESPN, noon
• Duke at No. 5 Miami (FL), ABC, noon
• Minnesota at No. 25 Illinois, FS1, noon
• No. 4 Ohio State at No. 3 Penn State, FOX, noon
• Florida at No. 2 Georgia, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 15 Kansas State at Houston, FOX, 3:30 p.m.
• Texas Tech at No. 10 Iowa State, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 13 Indiana at Michigan, Peacock, 3:30 p.m.
• No 1. Oregon at Michigan, CBS, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 11 Texas A&M at South Carolina, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
• Louisville at No. 8 Clemson, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
• Kentucky at No. 7 Tennessee, SEC Network, 7:45 p.m.
• No. 17 Pittsburgh at No. 20 SMU, ACC Network, 8:00 p.m.

College football picks Week 10

Here are USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for all of Saturday’s ranked Week 10 games. 

Ohio State vs. Penn State odds, line

The Ohio State Buckeyes are favorites to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions in Saturday’s college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds. Looking to wager? Check out the top college football betting apps in 2024 offering the top NCAA football betting promos and bonuses in 2024. 

• Spread: Ohio State (-3) 
• Moneyline: Ohio State (-155); Penn State (+135) 
• Over/under: 46.5 

Where is College GameDay for Week 10? 

ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be broadcasting from University Park for the matchup between Ohio State and Penn State in Week 10. This marks Ohio State’s second appearance on “College GameDay” this season; their first was against Oregon on Oct. 12, when they suffered a narrow 32-31 defeat against the Ducks, marking their first loss of the season.

Ohio State vs. Penn State all-time record 

The Ohio State Buckeyes have played against the Penn State Nittany Lions a total of 31 times since their first matchup in 1993. Ohio State leads the all-time series with a 23-8 record, and the Buckeyes have an away record of 9-6 against Penn State.

In their most recent encounter in 2023, Ohio State won the game 20-12 in Columbus, Ohio.

College Football Fix podcast 

The biggest matchup of Week 10 is also one of the most significant games of the entire season. No. 3 Penn State will host No. 4 Ohio State, with both teams in urgent need of a victory to keep their College Football Playoff and national title aspirations alive.

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports explore these topics and more in this week’s edition of the College Football Fix.

Week 10 college football games you can’t miss 

Week 10 features two matchups between ranked opponents. One of these is a highly anticipated battle between top-five contenders that has been on everyone’s radar since the start of the season. The other is an unexpected showdown between two top-20 teams in the ACC. Additionally, there are several other significant games happening across all the power conferences. Here are the must-watch Week 10 games. — Eddie Timanus 

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US LBM Coaches Poll 

The US LBM Coaches Poll for Week 10 is out after some unexpected results last week, and the top five looks slightly different from the preseason version. Here is how the top-25 shapes out ahead of Saturday’s action. — Eddie Timanus 

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College football bowl projections 

The final full month of the season is where business picks up for the contenders, and the pressure to win can lead to unexpected results. There’s sure to be more changes ahead and here is a look of the College Football Bowl Projections ahead of Week 10’s Saturday’s action. — Erick Smith 

Bowl projections:Oregon jumps Georgia at No. 1, two SEC teams join College Football Playoff

Pat McAfee takes shot at Big Noon

Pat McAfee took a shot at Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff,” which was doing its show not too far from the ESPN set.

“This is a town that has a history with these games, but this year, there’s a different energy in the air,” McAfee announced to the crowd. “This year, this game — they’re cheering now. We’ll see how this goes. This game is not at night. It’s a Big Noon Kickoff.”

College football Re-Rank 1-134 

Penn State and Ohio State swap spots in this week’s USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 heading into Saturday’s colossal Big Ten matchup in Happy Valley. — Paul Myerberg 

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College football overreactions from Week 9

The first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff era was already going to have a whole lot of unknowns, since nothing like it has ever been attempted in college football’s top division. The advent of mega conferences with 16 to 18 members and no divisions adds even more random elements into the equation. Indeed, it might not take long for league officials to decide that maybe the way conference champs are chosen might need rethinking, especially given the weight the playoff format places on conference championships for seeding purposes. — Eddie Timanus 

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College football 2024 season predictions 

The experts at USA TODAY Sports offer predictions for the season ahead, including which 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff. Who wins the national championship? 

• Scooby Axson: Ohio State 
• Jordan Mendoza: Oregon 
• Paul Myerberg: Georgia 
• Erick Smith: Georgia 
• Eddie Timanus: Ohio State 
• Dan Wolken: Ohio State 

How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024? 

In the 2024-25 season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff. The top five conference champions will earn automatic bids, thereby securing the top five seeds. The remaining seven highest-ranked teams will complete the 12-team field.

How does College Football Playoff format work? 

The new 12-team College Football Playoff will consist of four conference champions, who will secure bids one through four. The top four teams will receive a first-round bye, advancing directly to the quarterfinals. The eight remaining ranked teams will also earn spots in the 5-12 team bracket and play on the home field of the higher-ranked team.

When College Football Playoff rankings come out 

The first of six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on Nov. 5, after Week 10 games.

How to watch College Football Playoff rankings show 

• Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5
• Time: 7-8 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN
• Stream: Fubo

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2024-25 College Football Playoff Rankings schedule

Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff Ranking Show. All times are in Eastern Time:

• Ranking 1: Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7-8 p.m.
• Ranking 2: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:30-9 p.m.
• Ranking 3: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7-8 p.m.
• Ranking 4: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8-9 p.m.
• Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7-7:30 p.m.
• Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at noon-4 p.m.

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