After finding its footing in the second half against Iowa last Saturday en route to a 54-10 victory, Ohio State must pull up its scarlet and gray bootstraps, hit the road and face what should be its most difficult opponent of the season to date when it takes on Penn State in Happy Valley.
The Nittany Lions have historically played Ohio State closer than any other team in the Big Ten over the last few years. The fact the game is on the road in Beaver Stadium will most likely create a significant hurdle for the Buckeyes on Saturday.
Even the most casual fan knows a decent amount about the Penn State program, but each year does provide its own different strengths, weaknesses, and identity.
To get you up to speed before the game this weekend with this Nittany Lions squad, here are five things to know about that plain-Jane uniformed team.