No. 4 Ohio State beats No. 3 Penn State in heavyweight battle after fourth quarter goal line stand

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are leaving Happy Valley with a smile.

The No. 4 ranked Buckeyes took down No. 3 Penn State 20-13 on Saturday. The victory is the Buckeyes' eighth consecutive win over their Big 10 rivals. 

Things could not have started out better for Penn State. They kicked a field goal on their opening drive on offense, and then defensive back Zion Tracy intercepted Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and returned it for a touchdown on their first defensive possession. 

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) and head coach Ryan Day react as Howard slides for a first down late in the second half of the NCAA football game at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Ohio State won 20-13. (IMAGN)

Despite being in a quick 10-0 hole, the Ohio State offense went to work. Howard bounced back, leading the Buckeyes on two consecutive touchdown drives. Howard connected with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for a 25-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 10-7. The Ohio State defense forced a three and out and the ensuing possession, and Howard went back to work. 

The Buckeye quarterback capped off a 10-play, 81-yard touchdown drive with a 21-yard pass to wide receiver Brandon Inniss, giving Ohio State a 14-10 lead. 

However, it wasn’t all smooth for Howard. On the Buckeyes' next offensive drive, with a chance to extend the lead, Howard fumbled out of the end zone just short of the goal line, turning the ball over, keeping the score at 14-10. 

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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard