Penn State's annual White Out game reveals one of college football's best atmospheres -- and it also has delivered plenty of iconic games.

Last week: Penn State was on a bye; Oregon crunched in-state rival Oregon State 41-7 at home. Last meeting between the two teams: Oregon beat PSU 45-37 in last season’s Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. Key matchup: Penn State’s offensive line vs. the Ducks’ D-line and linebackers.

When the FanDuel Sportsbook opened its betting at OSU -20.5. Since then, it has dropped a bit to 18.5 points. The gold standard college football analytics system, SP+, has it as a 32-19 game in favor of the Buckeyes, which is not a cover. But I will note that the Buckeyes are 6-0-1 against the spread this season.

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith said the Nittany Lions have had a strong week in preparing for the top-ranked Buckeyes.

Ohio State’s 2024 national title defense starts on the defensive side, with a unit leading the nation in points allowed and yards allowed. Veteran safety Caleb Downs and linebacker Sonny Styles lead the group coached by first-year coordinator Matt Patricia, while defensive end Caden Curry has quietly tied for the Big Ten lead with seven sacks.

It’s like watching the Harlem Globetrotters. Without the buckets of confetti. That’s not a criticism. They’re the best team in the country.

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