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Penn State has Buckeye DC’s attention

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com It used to be that Ohio State’s path to victory was merely to outscore everybody. The Buckeyes have attempted to change that narrative under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, now in his third season. Penn State got a dose of Knowles’ work last year as it was held to 12 points in Columbus — and that included a late TD with the Buckeyes up 20-6. Ohio State (6-1) currently leads the Big Ten in total defense, allowing 11.86 points per game, which ranks fourth nationally. “Obviously, the last two years, they’ve played really good ...

QB decision will go right up to kickoff for PSU

Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Monday press conference: Saturday’s game: vs. Ohio State (noon, FOX) Records: Penn State (7-0), Ohio State (6-1) Odds: Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 3 by the Associated Press, and Ohio State is No. 4. Series: Ohio State leads, 25-14, and has won seven straight. All eyes on the QB(s) Franklin said the decision on Drew Allar’s status likely will go “all the way up to the game,” and that backup Beau Pribula will have to split repetitions in practice “no matter where we’re ...

AD wants fight investigated

The Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has requested that the Big Ten review what happened in the postgame altercation on the field at the end of Saturday’s loss at Michigan. “I was out on the field immediately,” Haller said Monday. “I didn’t see any of the things that I’ve since seen on videotape. I did call the commissioner (Tony Petitti) immediately after the game. I thought the sportsmanship policy should be applied. I requested that the Big Ten look at this. “I do believe we had a staffer and a player in the ...

Badgers are now hurdle for Penn St.

MADISON, Wis. — No. 3 Penn State has one more hurdle to clear before it can take an undefeated record into next weekend’s showdown with No. 4 Ohio State. It’s an obstacle that looks much tougher now than it did a few weeks ago. Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) lost back-to-back games to No. 15 Alabama and Southern California last month but has since trounced Purdue, Rutgers and Northwestern by a combined margin of 117-16. Wisconsin has a chance to beat a Top 25 team for the first time in coach Luke Fickell’s two-year tenure when Penn State visits Camp Randall Stadium on ...

Badgers go back to the basics

Big Ten football Who Penn State at Wisconsin When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. TV: NBC The line: PSU by 6.5-points The Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin finally is starting to play like Wisconsin again. After going 9-8 in their first 17 games under second-year coach Luke ...

What team do you want Penn State to meet in the playoffs?

Let’s see how Penn State stacks up against Georgia By Cory Giger sports@altoonamirror.com To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best, and I want to see Penn State play the best. So, bring on Georgia! I’d like to know, finally and for the first time in many years, how the Lions stack up against a truly elite, national championship caliber program. Other than, you know, Ohio State and Michigan. To me, college football can be pretty boring. Or at least, when you cover a typical Penn State team it can be boring. Nine wins a year are pretty much guaranteed, maybe even ...