James Franklin ’s Penn State rivalry with Ohio State is one of the Big Ten’s most intense and historic showdowns. Since Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993, these two teams have only seen the top 25. Ohio State leads the all-time series 25-14. That includes a strong recent stretch, having won 10 of the last 11 face-offs. But remember Penn State’s stunning blocked field goal return for a touchdown in 2016? That, in turn, has peppered this intense rivalry. Also, Michigan remains Ohio State’s biggest historic rival. Michigan owns the edge historically, but Ohio State has dominated in recent decades.

Penn State’s third-year starting QB Drew Allar is leaner and more agile, orchestrating a receiver corps that needed an update. There have been changes. And these changes are good for the Buc

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