Penn State practice Oct. 14, 2015 Penn State running backs Johnathan Thomas, Saquon Barkley and Akeel Lynch are all suited up as Penn State runs through football practice on Wednesday. Will Barkley, out since the San Diego State game with an injury to his right ankle-foot area, return to the lineup against Ohio State on Saturday? (Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com) Penn State’s huge road test with unbeaten Ohio State is almost here and here are a half-dozen of my late-week thoughts on the matchup … 1. Will James Franklin’s Protection Plan continue? A big key to the Lions’ five-game winning streak has been limiting turnovers. PSU has lost just two fumbles and quarterback Christian Hackenberg has two interceptions on the season (three turnovers in last five games). The Lions’ turnover margin is an impressive +8. Can PSU keep it up against a more aggressive defense? 2. A Not-So-Memorable Moment…
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