Penn State vs. Ohio State: Offensive player projections for Week 10

One of the biggest games of Week 10 gets the slate underway. Penn State and Ohio State will battle it out in a Top-5 showdown, and the offensive player projections are set, according to PrizePicks.

The Nittany Lions are looking to create some separation in the Big Ten, entering Saturday as one of three undefeated teams left standing. That adds to the importance of the matchup against Ohio State, which is looking to chart a path to the Big Ten Championship despite falling to Oregon earlier this month.

For Penn State, all eyes are on the quarterback position. Drew Allar left last week’s game against Wisconsin in the first half and Beau Pribula took over the rest of the way. James Franklin didn’t tip his hand, but On3’s Pete Nakos reported Allar was likely to get the start.

Both teams are coming off important wins in Week 9, but in different fashions. Ohio State used a late charge to avoid an upset against Nebraska at The Horseshoe, coming away with the 21-17 victory. As for Penn State, Wisconsin looked like it could play spoiler before the Nittany Lions turned things around and got the 28-13 win.

Penn State and Ohio State will kick off Saturday at Noon ET to get Week 10’s slate of games underway. Here are the offensive player projections for both teams, according to PrizePicks.

Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

Pass Yards: 230.5
Rush Yards: 17.5
INTs: 0.5

Will Howard has settled in well to Chip Kelly’s scheme at Ohio State after transferring in from Kansas State. He enters Week 10 with a 74% completion percentage while throwing for 1,795 yards, 17 touchdowns and just four interceptions.

Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

Pass Yards: 192.5

Drew Allar went down with a leg injury in last week’s win over Wisconsin, but he appears to be ready to go for Penn State against Ohio State. He’s in the midst of a solid year in the new scheme, throwing for 1,640 yards and 12 touchdowns through seven games.

Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

Rush Yards: 59.5
Receiving Yards: 5.5

Penn State’s running game is a key part of the offense’s success, and Kaytron Allen has a prominent role. He leads the Nittany Lions in rushing, and his projection against Ohio State is set at 59.5, according to PrizePicks.

Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State

Receiving Yards: 70.5

Through the first part of his debut season, Jeremiah Smith has lived up to the billing. He leads Ohio State in receiving yards entering the matchup against Penn State and is one touchdown away from setting the Buckeyes’ freshman record.

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Receiving Yards: 54.5

A key weapon for the Penn State passing attack, Tyler Warren is the Nittany Lions’ top pass-catcher. He has 559 yards and four touchdowns to his name, and his projection is set at 54.5 for Saturday’s game, according to PrizePicks.

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Receiving Yards: 57.5

Another top receiver in Columbus, Emeka Egbuka is having a strong senior season. He’s second on the Ohio State roster with 546 yards and his projection against Penn State is set at 57.5, according to PrizePicks.

Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State

Rush Yards: 48.5
Receiving Yards: 26.5

The second half of Penn State’s two-headed monster in the backfield, Nick Singleton plays a role in both the running and passing games. He enters Week 10 with 483 receiving yards and three touchdowns on the ground to go with 150 yards and four receiving touchdowns in the air.

Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

Rush Yards: 51.5
Receiving Yards: 5.5

One of Ohio State’s most notable transfer pickups, Quinshon Judkins has taken on the role of lead back for the Buckeyes this year. He has taken a team-high 81 carries for 520 yards through eight games, and his rush yard projection is 51.5 against Penn State, according to PrizePicks.

Trey Wallace, WR, Penn State

Receiving Yards: 37.5

Through seven games, Trey Wallace is putting together a breakout redshirt junior season at Penn State. He sits second on the Nittany Lions roster with 350 yards entering Week 10 and is coming off a five-reception, 67-yard showing last week against Wisconsin.

TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Rush Yards: 50.5
Receiving Yards: 4.5

TreVeyon Henderson provides a strong second option for the Ohio State rushing attack and is averaging a career-high 7.2 yards per carry. He sits second on the roster with 449 rushing yards and his projection is at 50.5 against Penn State, according to PrizePicks.

Liam Clifford, WR, Penn State

Receiving Yards: 25.5

The brother of former Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, Liam Clifford has taken on a big role in the offense this season. He has 246 receiving yards and a touchdown to his name entering Week 10, already surpassing his receptions and yardage total from a season ago.

Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Receiving Yards: 39.5

A highly rated freshman a year ago, Carnell Tate is taking on the WR3 role for Ohio State this season. He has 334 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, serving as a key option behind the talented Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Julian Fleming, WR, Penn State

Receiving Yards: 14.5

A former Ohio State receiver, Julian Fleming has had a quiet start to his time at Penn State. He has 10 receptions for 148 yards, and his projection against his former team is at 14.5 receiving yards, according to PrizePicks.

Gee Scott, TE, Ohio State

Receiving Yards: 14.5

On an offense filled with wide receiver talent, Gee Scott serves as an important safety blanket for Will Howard. The Ohio State tight end has nine receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown this year, carving out a role in the scheme.

Ohio State and Penn State will be on the big stage with ESPN’s College GameDay and FOX Big Noon Kickoff in attendance. Kickoff is Saturday at Noon ET on FOX.