2008 Preview: Week #9, October 25th vs. Penn State

Penn State record in 2007: 9-4 (4-4 Big Ten), defeating Texas A&M 24-17 in the Alamo Bowl.
OSU record vs. Penn State all-time: Ohio State leads the series 12-11.
Last meeting: OSU 37, Penn State 17 (in Happy Valley).
Biggest win: OSU 45, Penn State 6 (2000, in Columbus)
Worst loss: Penn State 63, Ohio State 14 (1994, in Happy Valley)

Fun Facts:

• Jim Tressel holds a 5-2 record against Penn State. His losses came in 2001 (29-27) and 2005 (17-10), both in HappyValley.
• Since Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1990, the Buckeyes hold a 10-5 mark against the Nittany Lions. Previous to their joining, Penn State held a 6-2 series edge.
• The two schools have met in a bowl game, with Penn State defeating Ohio State 31-19 in the 1980 season Fiesta Bowl.
• Penn State won the first four meetings between the two schools (1912, 1956, 1963, and 1964), outscoring the Buckeyes in the four games 81-13.
• Not only do the Buckeyes hold a slim 12-11 lead in the series in terms of wins, the Buckeyes hold a slim lead in points scored as well, 432-423.

Fearless Prediction: Last year, the Buckeyes dominated Penn State on national TV in Happy Valley. They will do the same this year. This time, the Buckeyes will roll in front of their home fans, 38-7.