Ohio State came out hot, nearly getting into the end zone on its first play from scrimmage. Instead, Joey Porter Jr., was able to chase down Garrett Wilson after a 62-yard run. That only slowed the Buckeyes down as they scored two plays later and then again on the next series to take a 14-0 lead.
Things looked even more bleak for the Lions when a 3rd down pass fell short on the next possession. After the play it was ruled the Sean Clifford was driven into the ground, giving Penn State a fresh set of downs on a roughing the quarterback call.