Our rankings
Ohio State 93%
Ohio State #5 vs Penn State #45 in our rankings (network centrality).
Ohio State vs Penn State Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
5
Ohio State55%
Ohio State55%45%45
Penn State
Penn StateOur pick: Ohio State, 55% to win · projected 3.3–3.1
Common opponents
Ohio State 92%
Ohio State by 4.0 goals here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Ohio State 54%
Projected Ohio State 3.3, Penn State 3.1 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Ohio State and Penn State common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Ohio State went 1–1, Penn State went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Ohio State | Penn State | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sacred Heart |
L 3–5 away, Oct 16 W 5–1 away, Oct 17 |
L 3–6 away, Oct 10 | OSU +4.0 |