Betting Odds and Trends

Ohio State -10

O/U 64

  • Ohio State is 4-1 as a road favorite ATS with Justin Fields at QB
  • Penn State has been a home underdog just 3 times since 2016 (3-0 ATS with 2 of those games against Ohio State)
  • Penn State has covered in 5 of 6 games including 4 straight against Ohio State 

Justin Fields vs Sean Clifford during their H2H matchup last season

Head to head in 2019 Justin Fields Sean Clifford*
Completion percentage 72.7% 58.8%
Total yards 256 71
Touchdowns 2 0
Passer efficiency rating  174.5 93.9

 

*Clifford left game in the 3rd quarter with an injury

James Franklin vs Ohio State

  • 1-5
  • 4 one possession games

Penn State defense vs Indiana last week 

  • Allowed 211 total yards of offense (41 rushing yards)
  • 2 turnovers created
  • Held Indiana to 4/12 on 3rd down
  • Lamont Wade recorded an interception and recovered a fumble

Lamont Wade was a problem for Ohio State in their 2019 matchup

  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 1 sack
  • 2 tackles for loss
  • 10 total tackles

The Buckeyes’ scary receiving duo looks to build off strong first week

  • Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson both had 6+ receptions and 100+ yards last week
  • Olave has a touchdown in 6 of last 9 games
  • Garrett Wilson had 5 TD’s with just 30 receptions in 2019