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Week 10 of the college football season will culminate in a can’t-miss Big Ten showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions. This game, which kicks off Saturday’s action, is extremely important, with the Buckeyes looking for a second loss and the Nittany Lions focused on staying undefeated.

No. 3 Penn State has a perfect 7-0 record after beating Wisconsin 28-13 in Week 9. Nittany Lions starting quarterback Drew Allar suffered a left knee injury in the first half of the game against Wisconsin, forcing him out . Sophomore backup Beau Pribula replaced Allar and completed 11 of 13 passes with a touchdown, securing the win. The uncertainty surrounding Allar’s availability for the upcoming game against Ohio State adds unpredictability to this highly anticipated matchup.

No. 4 Ohio State faced a challenging match against Nebraska in Week 9 and narrowly won 21-17. Despite the win, the Buckeyes’ performance fell short of expectations following their loss to Oregon two weeks earlier. Quarterback Will Howard played a key role in securing the much-needed win by throwing for 221 yards along with three touchdowns and one interception.

USA TODAY Sports provides the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.

When is the Ohio State-Penn State game?

Kickoff is Saturday, November 2 at noon ET from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Penn State, TV and streaming information

  • Date: Saturday November 2
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV: Fox
  • Current: Fubo, YouTube TV
  • Location: Beaver Stadium (University Park, Pennsylvania)

Watch Ohio State vs. Penn State and even more college football with Fubo

Here are the start times and TV information for the Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern):

  • Air Force at No. 21 Army, CBS, afternoon
  • No. 25 Memphis at UTSA, ESPN2, noon
  • No. 18 Ole Miss at Arkansas, ESPN, noon
  • Duke at No. 5 Miami (FL), ABC, 12 p.m
  • Minnesota at No. 25 Illinois, FS1, 12 p.m
  • No. 4 Ohio State at No. 3 Penn State, FOX, noon
  • Florida at No. 2 Georgia, ABC, 3:30 p.m
  • No. 15 Kansas State at Houston, FOX, 3:30 p.m
  • Texas Tech at No. 10 Iowa State, 3:30 p.m
  • No. 13 Indiana at Michigan, Peacock, 3:30 p.m
  • No. 1. Oregon at Michigan, CBS, 3:30 p.m
  • No. 11 Texas A&M at South Carolina, ABC, 7:30 p.m
  • Louisville at No. 8 Clemson, ESPN, 7:30 p.m
  • Kentucky at No. 7 Tennessee, SEC Network, 7:45 p.m
  • No. 17 Pittsburgh at No. 20 SMU, ACC Network, 8 p.m

Here are USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for all of Saturday’s games in Week 10.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are favored to beat the Penn State Nittany Lions in Saturday’s college football game, according to BetMGM college football odds. Do you want to bet? Check out the best college football betting apps in 2024 with the best NCAA football betting promos and bonuses in 2024.

  • Spread: Ohio State (-3)
  • Moneyline: Ohio State (-155); Penn State (+135)
  • Top/bottom: 46.5

ESPN’s “College GameDay” airs from University Park for the Ohio State-Penn State game in Week 10. This is Ohio State’s second appearance on “College GameDay” this season; their first was against Oregon on October 12, when they suffered a narrow 32–31 loss to the Ducks, marking their first loss of the season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have played the Penn State Nittany Lions a total of 31 times since their first game in 1993. Ohio State leads the all-time series with a 23-8 record, and the Buckeyes have an away record of 9-6. against Penn State.

In their most recent meeting in 2023, Ohio State won the match 20-12 in Columbus, Ohio.

The biggest game of Week 10 is also one of the most important games of the entire season. No. No. 3 Penn State will host No. 4 Ohio State, with both teams desperately needing a win to keep their College Football Playoff and national title aspirations alive.

USA TODAY Sports’ Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg explore these topics and more in this week’s edition of the College Football Fix.

Week 10 features two matchups between ranked opponents. One of which is a highly anticipated battle between the top-five contenders that has been on everyone’s radar since the start of the season. The other is an unexpected showdown between two top-20 teams in the ACC. Moreover, there are several other important matches taking place in all the power conferences. Here are the Week 10 games you need to watch. — Eddie Timanus

The US LBM Coaches Poll for Week 10 has been released following some unexpected results last week, and the top five looks slightly different from the preseason version. Here’s a look at how the top 25 are shaping up ahead of Saturday’s action. — Eddie Timanus

In the final full month of the season, things pick up for the contenders, and the pressure to win can lead to unexpected results. More changes are sure to happen and here’s a look at the College Football Bowl projections ahead of Week 10 action on Saturday. — Erik Smith

Pat McAfee took a shot on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff,” doing his show not far from the ESPN set.

“This is a city with a history with these games, but this year there is a different energy in the air,” McAfee announced to the crowd. “This year, this game, they’re cheering now. We’ll see how this goes. This game isn’t in the evening. It’s a big afternoon kickoff.”

Penn State and Ohio State trade spots in this week’s USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 heading into Saturday’s colossal Big Ten matchup in Happy Valley. — Paul Myerberg

The first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff era would already be full of uncertainties, as nothing like this has ever been attempted in college football’s top division. The advent of mega-conferences with 16 to 18 members and no divisions adds even more random elements to the equation. Indeed, it won’t be long before league officials decide that the way conference champions are chosen may need to be reexamined, especially given the weight the playoff format places on conference championships for seeding purposes. — Eddie Timanus

USA TODAY Sports experts make predictions for the upcoming season, including which twelve teams will make the College Football Playoff. Who will win the national championship?

  • Scooby Axson: Ohio State
  • Jordan Mendoza: Oregon
  • Paul Myerberg: Georgia
  • Erick Smith: Georgia
  • Eddie Timanus: Ohio State
  • Dan Wolken: Ohio State

Twelve teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff in the 2024-2025 season. The top five conference champions earn automatic bids, securing the top five seeds. The remaining seven highest-ranked teams complete the field of twelve teams.

The new twelve-team College Football Playoff will feature four conference champions, securing bids one through four. The top four teams will receive a first-round bye and advance directly to the quarterfinals. The eight remaining ranked teams also earn spots in the 5-12 bracket and play on the higher-ranked team’s home court.

The first of six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on November 5, following the Week 10 games.

  • Date: Tuesday November 5
  • Time: 7:00-8:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Current: Fubo

Watch the CFP Rankings Show on ESPN with a Fubo subscription

Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff Ranking Show. All times are in Eastern Time:

  • Ranking 1: Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Position 2: Tuesday, November 12 from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Position 3: Tuesday, November 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Position 4: Tuesday, November 26 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Position 5: Tuesday, December 3 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Selection day: Sunday, December 8 from 12 noon to 4 p.m

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