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Monday Musings for Game 8 – Penn State

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Ohio State and Penn State both come off a bye week, but the two programs enter Saturday’s showdown heading in opposite directions. The Buckeyes are 7–0, ranked No. 1 in the nation, and fresh off a 34–0 demolition of Wisconsin, while Penn State arrives riding a four-game losing streak, a quarterback carousel, and an interim head coach. For Ohio State, this week is about sharpening the run game and refining details before the November gauntlet. For Penn State, it’s about stabilizing anything and trying to survive the Silver Bullets’ defense, which has allowed just 5.9 points per game all season. At noon on FOX, the Buckeyes will look to keep their championship rhythm — and Penn State will try to prove it still belongs in the conference’s upper tier.

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Poll Watch Week 10: Buckeyes Still No. 1 as A&M and Indiana Close the Gap

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Despite being idle, Ohio State holds strong at No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls after another chaotic weekend. Indiana and Texas A&M continue to close the gap following dominant wins, while Houston, Utah, and Memphis crash the Top 25. With November looming, Ohio State’s next challenge — a home showdown with Penn State — could define the race for No. 1 heading into the final stretch.

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Week 8 Predictions – 2025

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OSU at Wisconsin, 2010, the only game of record for the 2010 season

Last Week:  Ohio State continues to take care of business and continues to get ignored by the media who can’t seem to get off their agenda to get eight SEC teams in the playoffs. Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Buckeye defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the #1

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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Wisconsin

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Ohio State travels to Madison for a reunion with former Buckeye Luke Fickell — and brings the nation’s best defense with it. The Buckeyes look to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 straight while Wisconsin searches for answers after a four-game skid. With Julian Sayin’s growing command, Jeremiah Smith’s dominance, and a Silver Bullets defense allowing just 6.8 points per game, the stage is set for another statement win on the road.

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Week 7 Predictions – 2025

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Last Week:  Ohio State once again did what the #1 team should do.  They beat Minnesota, a solid opponent 42-3.  They had a large output ton offense, kept another team out of the endzone, and played plenty of back-ups.  It was a fun, entertaining game and they move up one more brick on the road to the playoffs.  As for our

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Bold Predictions: Illinois

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Ohio State heads to Champaign for its toughest road test yet, taking on a confident No. 17 Illinois squad fresh off a strong start behind quarterback Luke Altmyer. The Buckeyes enter 5–0 and ranked No. 1 after dismantling Minnesota 42–3, and now face a physical Illini team eager to make a statement at noon. Can Julian Sayin and the Buckeye offense keep their rhythm rolling against one of the Big Ten’s most improved programs? We break down three bold predictions — including another big day for Sayin, a late-game surge from the Scarlet and Gray, and a defense ready to force turnovers when it matters most.

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Poll Watch Week 7: Buckeyes steady at No. 1 as chaos swirls behind them

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The Buckeyes didn’t just survive Week 6—they owned it. Ohio State’s 42–3 rout of Minnesota under the lights at The Shoe cemented their status atop college football, as they remain the unanimous No. 1 team in both major polls. While chaos erupted behind them—Miami leapfrogging Oregon in the AP, Penn State tumbling 16 spots after a stunning loss to UCLA—Ryan Day’s squad continues to look like the nation’s most complete team. Now 5–0, the Buckeyes turn their focus to a ranked showdown in Champaign against Illinois, a matchup that could strengthen their playoff résumé as October heats up.

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Bold Predictions: Minnesota

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Ohio State returns to the Horseshoe on Saturday night looking to build on its No. 1 ranking and momentum after a hard-fought win at Washington. The Buckeyes’ defense has been dominant through four games, and now Julian Sayin and the offense get a chance to take another step forward against Minnesota. With Big Ten play heating up, here are three bold predictions: Sayin delivers his first multi-touchdown passing performance in conference play, the Rushmen overwhelm Minnesota’s offensive line, and Ohio State finally puts together a complete statement win at home under the lights.

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