June 19, 2026

Defense is catalyst as No. 2 Ohio State pulls away from No. 13 Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Ohio State faced a real test Saturday for the first time since the season opener. College football week 9: Can Oregon still make the college football playoff? What to watch next Click to expand Replay Video The No. 2 Buckeyes pulled through thanks to 34 decisive seconds midway through the fourth quarter and then two knockout blows late for a 44-31 victory over No. 13 Penn State in front of 108,433 at Beaver Stadium. Don’t be deceived by the final score. The Buckeyes were in trouble for much of the game. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. But Penn State had no answer for Marvin Harrison Jr. in the passing game, and sophomore defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau had a game for the ages, forcing four turnovers. That included a pick-six touchdown for the game’s final…

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