June 22, 2026

Penn State report card for Ohio State: Lions take big step forward after Illinois debacle but oh, those mistakes

Another game at the Horseshoe, another loss for Penn State. The Nittany Lions are now 2-13 in Columbus since joining the Big Ten and while PSU had its moments as a 19-point underdog, the Buckeyes made all the big plays when it counted to secure the 33-24 win. © JOE HERMITT Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker, linebacker Curtis Jacobs and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. gang tackle Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson at the one-yard line during the third quarter on Oct. 30, 2021. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com © JOE HERMITT Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington hauls in a pass as Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman defends during the second quarter on Oct. 30, 2021. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com So Penn State is 5-3 heading into next Saturday’s game at Maryland. But before we starting talking about the Terps, we have to get to the Lions’ grades from Saturday…

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