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Penn State Football: 5 reasons Nittany Lions will beat Ohio State

By Shelbie Warr

(Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 21: Ryan Buchholz #97 of the Penn State Nittany Lions wraps up Karan Higdon #22 of the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 21: Ryan Buchholz #97 of the Penn State Nittany Lions wraps up Karan Higdon #22 of the Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

2. Penn State has a stronger secondary than the Buckeyes

Ohio State has a good offense, there is no arguing that. However, they haven’t played much of offensive power houses so far this season. The best they have played is Oklahoma and their secondary was absolutely torched by Baker Mayfield and friends.

Penn State is allowing 9.6 points a game on average. That is impressive no matter who you play. This secondary has been lights out, something that Ohio State has struggled in. Both teams have a strong defensive line and have the ability to through off the game of the opposing quarterback and limit a running game. However, secondary play wins ball games.

Senior cornerback Grant Haley talks about the leadership and maturity in the locker room as they head into Ohio State territory. Look for this secondary to make key plays on Saturday to throw JT Barrett off his high horse and take down the Ohio State Buckeyes for the second straight year.

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