June 16, 2026

What Does Ohio State Have To Prove Against Penn State?


The loudest critics of Ohio State football this year are rallying around the Buckeyes’ lack of strength of schedule so far. Who have they beaten? Have they played a good defense? Look at Oregon, they lost to Stanford and the Pac-12 stinks! I think that’s all nonsense. They don’t have anything they really need to “prove” to me. Anyone that has actually watched Ohio State with a critical eye the last six weeks (five games) can’t ignore the massive improvements they’ve made. The defense hasn’t allowed a rushing touchdown in five straight weeks and they’ve annihilated each of their last four opponents with 50+ point performances. While I understand those who are saying “let me see the Buckeyes play against a better defense”, I think there’s significantly better chance that Ohio State hangs 50 on Penn State than loses this game. I don’t mean that out of a lack of…

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