Saturday's matchup against the Buckeyes is the first time the Nittany Lions are underdogs this season.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023, 12:38 p.m.Penn State head coach James Franklin congratulates cornerback Daequan Hardy after his first punt return touchdown, during the first quarter on Oct. 14, 2023. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] to be lost in that record is the Nittany Lions’ unbeaten mark against the spread. That even includes clearing two that were more than 40 points against Delaware and UMass this past weekend.
Saturday will mark what is easily Penn State’s biggest challenge so far this season when they travel to play at No. 3 Ohio State. For the first time this year, the Lions are underdogs, getting 4.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is at 47.5, as of Monday. In order for Penn State to remain unbeaten following Saturday, it will have to snap a losing streak that spans more than a decade. The last time the Nittany Lions won in Columbus was 2011. In all, the Buckeyes have won 10 of the last 11 meetings.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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