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Penn State continues to lose the top candidates on the program's wish list for the Nittany Lions' next coach. Here's a look at the top remaining college football candidates.
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.
While it may seem unlikely, books are hoping to burn bettors via a Penn Stat cover against Ohio State. Patrick Everson has that and more.
The senior running back has been the Nittany Lions' best player this season and will be offense's centerpiece at Ohio State.
Penn State, led by interim coach Terry Smith, is hoping to use the bye week to rally and end the season on a high note. At 3-4 on the season, the Nittany Lions must win three of their five remaining games to reach bowl eligibility — a far cry from the team's preseason No. 3 ranking.
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What would a Penn State win mean against No. 1 Ohio State? A whole lot, if even for a brief moment
Led by an interim head coach and an inexperienced quarterback, the Nittany Lions face their toughest test: a road matchup against No. 1 Ohio State.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are prepping for their showdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions with a school legend calling for a big day from the defense.