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No. 5 Ohio State uses defensive touchdown to take 17-10 lead on No. 20 Penn State at halftime: live blog, updates, analysis and more

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Can Penn State stop its slide against Ohio State? It’s a tall task at The Horseshoe on Saturday night. © JOE HERMITT Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws on the run as Ohio State linebacker Steele Chambers chases during the first quarter on Oct. 30, 2021. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com The No. 20 Nittany Lions enter the primetime matchup on a two-game skid after losses to Iowa and Illinois, while the No. 5 Buckeyes are clicking with five straight victories behind a dynamic offense. © JOE HERMITT Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford is sacked during the second quarter on Oct. 30, 2021. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com Ohio State is favored by 19 points in the matchup on an overcast night at Ohio Stadium, and the Buckeyes will get the chance to showcase its deep talent pool on national television. Penn State, meanwhile, enters the matchup with some…

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