June 15, 2026

Penn State-Ohio State Six for Saturday: Pennsylvania prep star returns home, Lions’ run game a key, more

Penn State is typically a double-digit favorite at home. But this isn’t a typical game for James Franklin’s No. 13 Nittany Lions (6-1, 3-1). © JOE HERMITT/pennlive.com/TNS Penn State cornerback Kalen King defends against Northwestern wide receiver Donny Navarro III during the second quarter on Oct. 1, 2022. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com Ohio State visits today at noon and that means PSU is a double-digit underdog. Ryan Day’s No. 2 Buckeyes (7-0 4-0) have crushed foes since struggling through a season-opening 21-10 win over Notre Dame at home. Ohio State clearly is a different team in late October. Here are some of my late-week thoughts on Penn State-Ohio State. Will Penn State’s secondary hold up? The Lions’ safeties and cornerbacks are facing their biggest test. Ohio State’s three most dangerous wideouts – Emeka Egbuka, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Julian Fleming – have combined for 96 receptions, 1,660 yards and 23…

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