Penn State at No. 1 Ohio State: Lions247 Expert Score Predictions

The Penn State Nittany Lions, led by interim head coach Terry Smith, are set to face the top-ranked and undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday in Columbus. The Buckeyes, coached by Ryan Day, are 20.5-point favorites, according to Caesars Sportsbook. This Big Ten matchup has Penn State trying to recover from a struggling season, with nothing at stake but pride.

The game, which will be broadcast on FOX at noon Eastern, sees Penn State as heavy underdogs in a challenging environment against a dominant Ohio State team. The Buckeyes are averaging a 33.5-6.3 scoreline against Big Ten opponents and recently defeated Wisconsin 34-0. For Penn State, the game will be a test of resilience under Smith's leadership, with a redshirt freshman quarterback, Ethan Grunkemeyer, making his second career start.

Expert predictions from the Lions247 panel, which includes staff members and contributors, overwhelmingly favor Ohio State to win. The average prediction