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Penn State Faces No. 1 Ohio State Amid Turmoil

10/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Penn State will face No. 1 Ohio State on November 1 at noon ET at Ohio Stadium, broadcast by FOX.
Penn State is 3-4 and 0-4 in the Big Ten after a four-game skid and James Franklin’s firing.
Terry Smith is interim head coach and Ethan Grunkemeyer will start at quarterback after Drew Allar’s season-ending injury.
Ohio State is 7-0 and has won the last eight meetings with Penn State.

History

Historical Context

The Ohio State-Penn State football rivalry intensified after Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993, with Ohio State leading the series 25-14 through 2024. In 2018, Ohio State, under Coach Urban Meyer, secured a 27-26 victory, marking their eighth consecutive win against Penn State. This ongoing dominance highlights the challenges facing Penn State's program, necessitating effective rebuilding efforts.

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Story summary

Penn State will face No. 1 Ohio State on November 1 at noon ET at Ohio Stadium, broadcast by FOX.
Penn State is 3-4 and 0-4 in the Big Ten after a four-game skid and James Franklin’s firing.
Terry Smith is interim head coach and Ethan Grunkemeyer will start at quarterback after Drew Allar’s season-ending injury.
Ohio State is 7-0 and has won the last eight meetings with Penn State.

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