Game 9: Ohio State 37 vs. Penn State 17 (Final) - ScarletBuckeye

Arapahoe · 10-21-2007, 03:33 PM

Game 9 | October 27, 2007
University Park, PA
Beaver Stadium
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on ABC.

#1 Ohio State (8-0, 4-0)
vs.
Penn State (6-2, 3-2)

This will be one of our toughest games this season. We'll be playing in a very difficult surrounding and their crowd will be amped. We must play smart, hard nosed football. We must limit turnovers AND win the turnover margin. Get at PSU early and I think we have a very good chance at winning.

buckflorida · 10-21-2007, 08:44 PM

I thought the game was at 8:00 pm and on primetime.

Arapahoe · 10-21-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by buckflorida

I thought the game was at 8:00 pm and on primetime.

You're right. Thanks for catching that.

SanDiegoBuckeye · 10-22-2007, 12:13 AM

I'm more worried about the PSU fans than I am the actual team. Just take Dan Connor out of the game as much as you can and I think we can move the ball with no problem. Defensively we should stop the run with no problem and as long as Malcom Jenkins doesn't let Derrick Williams out his sight, we should shut down PSU's passing game. OL needs to practice focus this week. It's going to be very loud.

Arapahoe · 10-22-2007, 12:19 AM

No doubt about it. It's going to be very loud there.

bucksrule2729 · 10-22-2007, 08:45 AM

I really think this game comes down to which teams offense doesn't lose the game for them. I just can't see PSU having any luck moving the ball on us. OSU should be able to pressure Morelli and he can be rattled very easily. I think OSU will have a hard time sustaining drives against PSU in that atmosphere. Special teams will also be a big part of the game deciding field position. It won't be easy but OSU will find a way to get it done.

OSU 20
PSU 10

Arapahoe · 10-22-2007, 08:56 AM

I think it will come down to who makes the first mistake.

jtothero · 10-22-2007, 10:42 AM

PSU fans I've talked to have said that OSU id far better and more balanced than PSU. They said that if Morelli has a good game then PSU has a chance to pull the upset, but if he has a bad game then it could be a blowout.

I agree with bucksrule2729
OSU- 20
PSU- 10

Also, I think we will score on our first two drives as we have almost all season.

bucksrule2729 · 10-22-2007, 11:25 AM

Jtothero I think you hit on another key point. It would be huge if OSU can put points on the board early and help calm the crowd down. The longer we let them have hope the louder the stadium will be. I think this will be a great test to see if we can run the ball well against PSU.

bdubs14 · 10-22-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoBuckeye

I'm more worried about the PSU fans than I am the actual team. Just take Dan Connor out of the game as much as you can and I think we can move the ball with no problem. Defensively we should stop the run with no problem and as long as Malcom Jenkins doesn't let Derrick Williams out his sight, we should shut down PSU's passing game. OL needs to practice focus this week. It's going to be very loud.

I agree, They did a great time holding Dorian Bryant who is a much better receiver and a multi pupose threat to 2 catches for -4 yards.