Ohio State Vs. Penn State Final Score: Buckeyes Lose 20-14

The Ohio State Buckeyes started to bring things back against the Penn State Nittany Lions, but ultimately fell short through a scoreless second half, and they were handed a 20-14 loss, their fifth loss of the season. Penn State jumped to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, and picked up ten more in the second. Ohio State was able to outscore them in the second, putting up two touchdowns, but that was where it ended. Ohio State squandered multiple opportunities, with two big fumbles in the third quarter

Ohio State had a very solid opportunity to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, set up with a 4th and 5 at the Penn State 36 yard-line, but J.B. Shugarts was called for a false start and they moved back to 4th and 10. Braxton Miller dropped back, and ended up scrambling, looking for the ten yards, but was only able to get nine. Penn State would go on to kill most of the clock, and Ohio State finished the game trying to pass from a 4th and 17 back at their own 28-yard line. It went incomplete, and they were handed the loss.

It was definitely a close game, with both teams putting up similar offense stats. Miller threw for just 83 yards with a touchdown, while Penn State's Matthew McGloin had just 88 yards with no touchdowns, and an interception. Penn State was able to put up 239 total yards rushing against Ohio States 206. Ohio State also out-gained them in kick return yardage. Without the two lost fumbles, they might have been able to win the game.

The Buckeyes will next take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Ohio State Vs. Penn State Score Update: Buckeyes Trail 20-14 Going Into Fourth

The Ohio State Buckeyes entered the third quarter trailing the Penn State Nittany Lions, and that's how they'll enter the final quarter as well. Both teams began with a pair of punts, and then Ohio State got set to drive at 8:52. But Dan Herron was stopped for a loss of five yards, and Penn State's Jordan Hill recovered a fumble, giving them the ball at the OSU 11 yard-line. Penn State picked up some yardage, reached 2nd down twice, got a holding penalty in their favor, and then ended up with a 2nd and goal at the OSU one yard-line.

Michael Zordich was stuffed three times in a row and Penn State decided to go for it at 4th and goal at the one yard-line. Silas Reed was stuffed and Ohio state got a turnover on downs. Ohio State got out of their own endzone, getting to the 35-yard line, but they cough up the ball again, as Carlos Hyde fumbles at the end of an 11-yard rush. Penn State took over, punted, and Ohio State had the ball at the end of the quarter.

The Buckeyes trail 20-14 heading into the fourth quarter.

Ohio State Vs. Penn State Score Update: Buckeyes Trail 20-14 At Halftime

The Ohio State Buckeyes started very slow against Penn State early on, but started to balance out as the game went on. Penn State jumped to an early 10-0 lead in the first quarter, when Stephon Green rushed for a 39-yard touchdown on the Nittany Lions' first drive. Later in the quarter, Anthony Fera would add a 43-yard field goal.

Ohio State did come back though, Braxton Miller ran for a 24-yard touchdown to start the second quarter, but Penn State responded quickly with another Green touchdown. The touchdown was made possible by a Silas Redd 42-yard run that took the ball to the Ohio State 36-yard line. After a couple punts, Ohio State came back with another Braxton Miller touchdown drive, this one a seven-yard pass to Jake Stoneburner. Miller had a 24-yard run on the drive.

With five minutes to go in the first half, Penn State set up a nine-play drive that ende in a 46-yard field goal, to give them a 20-14 lead as time expired in the first half.

Penn State Vs. Ohio State Game Time, TV Schedule And More

Ohio State and Penn State hope to put their off the field distractions aside and decide the Big Ten Leaders Division when they meet in Columbus on Saturday. Both teams still have a chance to play in the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis, but Penn State is in a better position. Penn State must at least defeat Wisconsin next week, while Ohio State needs to defeat Penn State and still hope they defeat Wisconsin next week, in addition to Ohio State beating Michigan.

Game date, time: 3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, November 19, 2011

Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH

TV channel: ABC/ESPN

Spread: Ohio State favored by 7

Series history: Ohio State leads, 14-11

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With all that has happened off the field of late for the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes it seems odd to talk about just a football game between them. As game time approaches, the distractions appear to be factoring into the the game's final line. According to SB Nation's Odd partner Oddshark, the Buckeyes come in as a seven point favorite at home:

Backers of the Buckeyes have seen them go 6-4 and 5-5 ATS so far this season, while the Nittany Lions are at 8-2 and 2-7-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Nittany Lions are 1-7-1, while the Buckeyes are 5-5.

That line could be considered a surprise since the Buckeyes are coming off of an overtime loss to Purdue. The Nittany Lions defeated the Boilermakers by five a few weeks ago in Happy Valley, but that was before the massive distraction of the Jerry Sandusky case broke. SB Nation's Black Shoe Diaries has a solid statistical breakdown of this game:

This game could get weird. Both defenses look like they could dominate the opposing offense. This could mean a bunch of offensive (literally) screw ups that allow the other team to capitalize. Things like short fields, red zone scoring, and (gulp) defensive touchdowns could be a staple of a game like this one.

The return of Devier Posey for the Buckeyes could be a game-changer, as he adds an element that has been missing for the Ohio State offense.

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