Penn State Football: Keys to the Game Against Ohio State

Oct 10, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer gathers his team at midfield before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports Penn State (5-1) travels to Columbus in an attempt to pull off a monumental upset of the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) in a prime time match-up at the Horseshoe. The Nittany Lions travel out of state for the first time this season and their first true road test will provide a formidable environment. Ohio State has declared the game to be a Dark Night and are calling for black out conditions. The Nittany Lions, dressed in their iconic all-white jerseys, will attempt to light up the scoreboard while simultaneously dimming Ohio State’s College Football Playoff dreams. More from Victory Bell Rings Penn State will be facing the top ranked team in the country for the first time since 2010 when they traveled to Alabama. The last time the Nittany Lions defeated a No. 1 occurred in South Bend against Notre Dame nearly 25 years ago. Knocking off the top-ranked Buckeyes on the road would help propel Penn State Football back into the national spotlight and also provide an opportunity for veteran players in the twilight of their college careers to cement their legacy within the program. In last year’s meeting at Beaver Stadium, Penn State battled No. …

Continue Reading: Penn State Football: Keys to the Game Against Ohio State