Things to watch during Week 9 of play in the Big Ten Conference: © Provided by The Associated Press Penn State head coach James Franklin watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) GAME OF THE WEEK No. 2 Ohio State (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at No. 13 Penn State (6-1, 3-1) Penn State fans expect James Franklin to produce, and big, after signing that 10-year, $70 million contract last November. The Nittany Lions must win this one to have a realistic chance to reach the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2016. Because of their debacle against Michigan two weeks ago, they still would need help to get to Indianapolis even if they win out. They’ll face an Ohio State team on a roll, averaging better than 54 points over…
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