After hearing many doubts nationally and within its own media, the Ohio State football team traveled to Happy Valley and beat No. 3 Penn State 20-13, to run its record to 7-1 and keep all of its very lofty goals still in reach.

Ohio State got it done when it counted. In a game Ohio State had to have to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive, the Buckeyes were the more physical team down the stretch and took down Penn State 20-13 on the road.

Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) is sacked by Ohio State's Tyleik Williams (91) during the first half of a college football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.