Led by its vaunted defense, undefeated Ohio State is in a familiar position; at the top of both the AP Poll and BCS standings. The top-ranked Buckeyes have not lost a regular-season game in more than two years, but will revisit the site of that defeat Saturday night when they visit No. 24 Penn State at Beaver Stadium.
Ohio State (8-0, 4-0 Big Ten) maintained its position at the top of both the AP rankings and BCS standings after defeating Michigan State 24-17 last Saturday. The Buckeyes have been No. 1 in the BCS for 10 straight weeks after holding the top spot in all eight BCS polls last season and each of the first two of 2007. The Nittany Lions have won all five of their home games this season, and 19 of 20 at Beaver Stadium since 2005.
Oddsmakers at online sports wagering leader Bodog (Bodoglife.com) currently have the Buckeyes listed as 4-point favorites versus the Nittany Lions, while the game's total is sitting at 40.
Ohio State jumped out to a 24-0 lead in the win over Michigan State, failing to cover the 18-point home spread. The 41 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 52.5.
Todd Boeckman was 15-for-23 for 193 yards, two touchdowns and a pick, while Chris Wells ran 31 times for 221 yards and a score for the Buckeyes.
Penn State recovered four Indiana fumbles in Week 8's 36-31 win, failing to cover the 7-point road spread. The 67 points scored were OVER the posted total of 53.
Anthony Morelli went 22-for-32 for 195 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, while Jordan Norwood caught eight passes for 65 yards and a major for the Nittany Lions.
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