Buckeye Rosters

Recap

State College, PA — The Ohio State Buckeyes faced the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten matchup on October 31, 2020, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Ohio State, led by quarterback Justin Fields, delivered an impressive performance, securing a 38-25 victory.

Fields showcased his precision and leadership, completing 28 of 34 passes for 318 yards and four touchdowns. The Buckeyes’ receiving corps was spearheaded by Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, who both had standout games for the second consecutive week. Olave tallied 120 yards and two touchdowns, while Wilson recorded over 100 receiving yards and consistently moved the chains.

Running back Master Teague III contributed significantly to Ohio State’s ground game, adding physicality and balance to their offense. Defensively, the Buckeyes applied pressure throughout the game, limiting Penn State’s offense in critical moments.

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford had a solid showing, throwing for over 250 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Ohio State’s dominant performance. Jahan Dotson emerged as a bright spot for the Nittany Lions, hauling in three touchdown receptions, including a spectacular one-handed catch that garnered widespread attention.

The game was played in an empty stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions, depriving Penn State of their usual raucous “White Out” crowd. The win solidified Ohio State’s position as a top contender in the Big Ten and a favorite for the College Football Playoff.