Live updates: Ohio State defeats Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Ohio State’s trip to Happy Valley is its biggest test thus far.
Ohio State heads to the Commonwealth to face the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Buckeyes’ second road trip of the season. Penn State was thrashed by Michigan at the Big House before returning home for a four-touchdown win over Minnesota last weekend.
Five consecutive games have gone in the Buckeyes’ favor, including a 33-24 victory last season. Due to 2020 attendance restrictions, the last time Ohio State played in front of a Beaver Stadium crowd was in 2018 — a 27-26 comeback win over the Nittany Lions.
Follow along with Lettermen Row for live updates throughout the game.
FINAL: Ohio State defeats Penn State 44-31
Ohio State scored 28 points in a fourth quarter comeback that kept the Buckeyes perfect on the season.
C.J. Stroud was 26-33 passing for 354 yards and one touchdown pass. Defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau was the star of the game for the Buckeyes with a deflected pass leading to an interception, a strip sack with a fumble recovery, and two interceptions — including a pick-6.
Ohio State-Penn State fourth quarter updates
44-31 Ohio State, 1:12 4Q — Touchdown, Penn State. Sean Clifford’s touchdown pass brings the Nittany Lions within two scores. Scoring drive: eight plays, 75 yards in 1:30.
44-24 Ohio State, 2:42 4Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. J.T. Tuimoloau’s third forced turnover of the day is a pick-6. Two interceptions and a fumble for the Buckeyes defensive end.
37-24 Ohio State, 2:52 4Q — Touchdown, TreVeyon Henderson. C.J. Stroud got the Buckeyes inside the 10-yard line with a 42-yard dime to Emeka Egbuka. Scoring drive: seven plays, 75 yards in 2:57.
30-24 Ohio State, 5:49 4Q — Penn State’s field goal is good and the Nittany Lions trail by just 6 points. Scoring drive: seven plays, 48 yards in 2:28.
30-21 Ohio State, 8:17 4Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. Cade Stover bulldozes his way to the end zone on a 24-yard strike from C.J. Stroud. Scoring drive: one play, 24 yards in 0:09.
23-21 Ohio State, 8:26 4Q — J.T. Tuimoloau sacks Sean Clifford, strips the ball and recovers the fumble. Buckeyes ball deep in Penn State territory.
23-21 Ohio State, 8:51 4Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. TreVeyon Henderson strikes from 41 yards to put the Buckeyes back up on top. Scoring drive: 3 plays, 75 yards in 0:35.
21-16 Penn State, 9:26 4Q — Touchdown, Penn State. Nittany Lions score on fourth down after a wild series of events. Penn State had two field goal attempts negated earlier in the drive by penalties — one on each team. Scoring drive: 13 plays, 75 yards in 5:44.
Ohio State-Penn State third quarter updates
End of the third quarter.
16-14 Ohio State, 0:10 3Q — Noah Ruggles’ 40-yard field goal is good. Ohio State settled on fourth-and-2 just outside of the red zone. Scoring drive: six plays, 45 yards in 3:01.
14-13 Penn State, 3:11 3Q — Zach Harrison stops a Sean Clifford scramble on third down and Penn State punts it away. Buckeyes ball on their own 33-yard line.
14-13 Penn State, 6:22 3Q — C.J. Stroud slightly overthrows Marvin Harrison Jr. on third down and the Buckeyes are forced to punt. Penn State takes over on its own 14-yard line.
14-13 Penn State, 9:46 3Q — Penn State goes for it on fourth down deep in Ohio State territory and Tyleik Williams shuts it down. Nittany Lions turn it over on downs.
Ohio State-Penn State second quarter updates
End of the first half. C.J. Stroud was sacked and the Buckeyes come away from the red zone with zero points. Penn State leads 14-13.
14-13 Penn State, 1:07 2Q — Penn State is forced to punt. Ohio State will have a shot on offense starting on its own 31-yard line.
14-13 Penn State, 3:14 2Q — Noah Ruggles’ 37-yard field goal is good. Scoring drive: seven plays, 46 yards in 3:36.
14-10 Penn State, 6:50 2Q — Touchdown, Penn State. Ohio State’s secondary breaks down on consecutive plays and the Nittany Lions have their first lead of the game. Scoring drive: six plays, 79 yards in 1:49.
10-7 Ohio State, 8:39 2Q — Ohio State is stuffed on consecutive plays and forced to punt. Jesse Mirco punts to the Penn State 21-yard line.
10-7 Ohio State, 11:13 2Q — Touchdown, Penn State. Parker Washington breaks away from tackles and sprints 58 yards down the left sideline for a score. Scoring drive: six plays, 73 yards in 2:49.
10-0 Ohio State, 14:02 2Q — Ohio State fails to convert on third-and-1 and is forced to punt. Penn State will start at its own 27-yard line.
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Buckeyes-Nittany Lions first quarter updates
End of the first quarter. Ohio State has the ball up 10-0.
10-0 Ohio State, 0:46 1Q — Penn State is forced to punt after Denzel Burke’s coverage forces an incompletion on third down. Buckeyes ball at their own 20-yard line.
10-0 Ohio State, 2:48 1Q —Touchdown, Ohio State. Miyan Williams punches the ball into the end zone from the 4-yard line and the Buckeyes capitalize on the Penn State turnover. Scoring drive: three plays, 41 yards in 1:54.
3-0 Ohio State, 4:42 1Q — After deflecting the first interception, this time J.T. Tuimoloau drops into coverage and gets himself a pick. Buckeyes ball at the Penn State 41-yard line.
3-0 Ohio State, 5:44 1Q — Ohio State fails to get any points after the Penn State turnover as Noah Ruggles’ 53-yard field goal is no good.
3-0 Ohio State, 7:52 1Q —Zach Harrison picks off Sean Clifford after the pass was deflected by J.T. Tuimoloau. Ohio State takes over on the Penn State 39-yard line.
3-0 Ohio State, 9:47 1Q — Noah Ruggles’ 38-yard field goal is good. Marvin Harrison Jr. extended the drive on third-and-10 with a 37-yard catch down the right sideline. Scoring drive: nine plays, 55 yards in 5:13.
Penn State won the toss and deferred to the second half. Ohio State will receive.
Ohio State pregame updates
After returning to action against Iowa for the first time since Week Three, Ohio State star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be unavailable for the Buckeyes against Penn State. Starting cornerback Cameron Brown and reserve defensive back Kourt Williams will also not play against the Nittany Lions.
The full availability report can be found here.
Ohio State-Penn State game time, details
- Time: Noon ET
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022
- Location: Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania
- Weather: 52 degrees and sunny
- TV channel: FOX
- The line: The Buckeyes are a 15.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider.
- Over/under: 60.5 points
Gambling notes, trends
- Ohio State is 4-0-1 against the spread in its last five games
- Penn State is 4-3 against the spread this season
- The total has gone over in each of the Buckeyes’ last five games
- Ohio State has won five consecutive games against the Nittany Lions
- The total has gone over in five of Penn State’s last seven games
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