7:00 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State didn’t look sharp Saturday night against Penn State, delivering a product not unlike the one it had 50 days earlier against Oregon. After a month of scoring at will, the fifth-ranked Buckeyes finished the first quarter with three points and punted three times in the first half, twice in Penn State territory. They drew a season-high 10 penalties and struggled to finish drives. From the opening possession, which ended in a Jeremy Ruckert fumble, Ohio State looked to be in for a slog. But this time the slog ended with smiles. Ohio State churned out a 33-24 win to remain afloat for the College Football Playoff and stay undefeated in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes won their sixth straight after falling to Oregon on the same field and showcased some of the key improvements, especially on defense, since the defeat. 1dESPN Staff…
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