Beating Ohio State wasn’t going to be a breeze for Penn State under optimum circumstances.

Optimum? A couple of months ago, the Penn State-Ohio State game was viewed as a top 5 matchup. The Lions were ranked as high as No. 2 in the country at one point.

That scenario flew out the window in late September.

Now it’s the No. 1. Buckeyes vs. 3-4 PSU.

PENN STATE (3-4, 0-4) vs. OHIO STATE (7-0, 4-0)

Kickoff: Noon today at the Horseshoe in Columbus.

TV: FOX (Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft.).

Radio: Penn State Radio Network (Steve Jones, Jack Ham and Brian Tripp).

Web: GoPSUSports.com.

Series: Ohio State leads 26-14.

Spread: Oddsmakers favor Ohio State by 19.5. The total is 44.5.

Last week: Both teams are coming off a bye week.

Last meeting between the two teams

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