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Colin Cowherd has officially unveiled his prediction for this Saturday’s game between No. 7 Penn State and No. 3 Ohio State.
During this Thursday’s episode of “The Herd,” Cowherd predicted that Penn State will get “whacked” this weekend in Columbus.
The reason Cowherd is so confident in the Buckeyes is because they have more experience in games of this magnitude.
“There is more pressure this week on Ohio State,” Cowherd said. “Penn State is a much, much younger team, very young team. It’s their first big road game for their quarterback. Data tells you it doesn’t go well, especially against Ohio State. I like Ohio State by a touchdown – older team at home, more experience in big games with this roster.”
.@ColinCowherd is rolling with Ohio State over Penn State…
“Younger team, in Columbus. They’re going to get whacked.” pic.twitter.com/L8H6uK6wGS
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) October 19, 2023
It’s worth noting Penn State quarterback Drew Allar hasn’t thrown an interception this season. He’s completing 65.2 percent of his passes for 1,254 yards with 12 touchdowns.
Ohio State’s defense, however, has done a marvelous job of limiting opposing teams’ passing attacks. That unit is surrendering just 154.3 yards per game through the air.
If Penn State is going to defeat Ohio State on the road this weekend, Allar will need to take care of the football.
Kickoff for the Penn State-Ohio State game is at 12 p.m. ET on FOX.