The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0) hit the road for a Big Ten battle against the Purdue Boilermakers (2-7) on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Below, we offer our projection on which team will emerge victorious.

Preview the Nov. 1 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

A stunning collapse of the James Franklin era at Penn State has left Ohio State a three-touchdown favorite. The Nittany Lions opened the season ranked No. 2 in the AP poll but have dropped four straight and will be playing their second game under interim coach Terry Smith following Franklin's firing.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s biggest rival could be without an important piece when it tries to extend its win streak against the Buckeyes to five.

Penn State offensive lineman Vega ioane made a thoughtful gesture after the game. Coaches and fans took notice.

Penn State comes in having lost its last four games. The Nittany Lions reached the College Football Playoff semifinal last season and poached Ohio State’s defensive coordinator in the offseason. Now, the Buckeyes get their first crack at Jim Knowles’ defense after winning a national championship together last season.

After a week off, Ohio State football hosts the Penn State Nittany Lions. Here's how and where to find the game and watch all the action Saturday.

On Sunday, the good news continued for Ohio State and head coach Ryan Day. This time, the news came on the recruiting front as the Buckeyes landed class of 2027 four-star offensive lineman Kellen Wymer.