Ohio State Aims for 9th Straight Win Over Rival Penn State

As the highly anticipated matchup between Ohio State and Penn State approaches on November 1st, 2025, the Buckeyes seek to continue their recent dominance over the Nittany Lions. Ohio State has won 8 consecutive games against Penn State, and they are heavily favored to make it 9 in a row.

However, this game features an intriguing storyline as former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles now leads Penn State's defense. Knowles, who spent the last 3 years at the Woody Hayes Athletic Complex, is expected to have a good understanding of the Buckeyes' offensive schemes. The question remains whether the Nittany Lions' defense can effectively slow down Ohio State's high-powered offense.

Adding to the drama, Penn State will start inexperienced quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, a Columbus-area product, in his homecoming game against the nation's top-ranked defense. Grunkemeyer will face a significant challenge in his first career start, as the Buckeyes' defense has been dominant this season.

Despite Penn State's underwhelming season, the Nittany Lions possess the talent to potentially pull off an upset. However, Ohio State's recent dominance in the series and the Buckeyes' desire to avoid any drama ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Michigan make this game theirs to lose.