June 16, 2026

Instant reaction: Penn State runs out of gas as Ohio State flexes once again, 44-31

Penn State fans have become all too familiar with the script that played out on Saturday against Ohio State. Despite a valiant effort that saw the Nittany Lions own a 21-16 lead on the Buckeyes in the fourth quarter, Ohio State came up with all of the big plays needed to turn the game in their favor in a stunning 44-31 setback on Saturday afternoon in Beaver Stadium. Penn State used a 13-play drive to take an improbable 21-16 lead on the Buckeyes in the fourth quarter. The drive included a pair of missed field goal tries by Jake Pinegar that were negated by penalty flags, a fumble by Mithcell Tinsley at the goal line that was recovered by Penn State and a fourth-down decision to go for the go-ahead touchdown. But quickly after that, Ohio State used three big plays to regain the lead and the game imploded for…

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