National television audience. A de facto Big Ten East Division elimination game. Ticket prices are exorbitant. The weather is predicted to be in the mid-50 degree range, with rain off and on in the forecast. Both teams are ranked highly. What else could you want as an Ohio State fan?
How about for key players on both sides of the ball to be healthy and able to play? We can address that one more in a little bit.
The Penn State Nittany Lions come into Ohio Stadium undefeated, and ranked seventh in the country.