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Penn State beat writers around state give Ohio State predictions

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Penn State is a huge underdog for Saturday's game at Ohio State, as the Buckeyes are favored by 18.5 points.

Will the Nittany Lions cover? Can they do better than that and actually have a chance to win?

Well, Penn State was a 20-point underdog back in 2016 when it upset Ohio State, 24-21, in the famous Kick Six game at Beaver Stadium. So, anything's possible.

The Lions have played the Buckeyes very tough during James Franklin's tenure, with the one victory a pair of one-point losses. But coming off a stunning loss to Illinois, and with the way Ohio State has been rolling everyone of late, it's no surprise that the point spread is so big.