Another college football week brings another top-tier game between two outstanding programs. In a battle that the Buckeyes have historically dominated with 23 victories and eight defeats, No. 4 Ohio State will travel to Happy Valley to play No. 3 Penn State. Every year, two top-ranked clubs with postseason hopes square off in this matchup. The last seven meetings between the two top-tier Big Ten programs have been won by Ohio State.

This game has significant stakes as well, with two programs ranked in the top four. It is imperative that Penn State demonstrate their ability to defeat Ohio State, and doing so on their home field increases their chances of success. Before the game, though, former Ohio State and NFL head coach Urban Meyer used “The Tim May Show” to issue a warning to Ohio State.

“This is it now, but I can get the worry that you don’t want to hurt guys. It’s the Super Bowl. This is the game, though there will undoubtedly be another at the conclusion of the season,” Meyer added. This is the “Super Bowl” for these two clubs, according to Meyer. It has extremely high stakes, even though neither program’s season will finish in terms of their chances of making the College Football Playoffs.

In the College Football Playoffs, a victory in Happy Valley can be the difference between a first-round bye and even home-field advantage. The 12-team arrangement, however, works well for the game’s loser.

For the Ohio State vs. Penn State matchup, Todd McShay makes a bold prediction.

After taking a break from the game, NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, who is well-known for his in-depth understanding of the game, recently launched his podcast, “The McShay Show,” with The Ringer. He has been analyzing college football games and bringing in notable guests in his most recent show. This week, in a lively setting at Happy Valley, he made a daring prediction about the highly anticipated matchup between the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, which is scheduled to begin at noon EST.

McShay said he’s surprised by his own selection, saying he’s rolling with Penn State +3.5, even though DraftKings Sportsbook and other big sportsbooks have Ohio State as 3.5-point favorites on the road. It would appear from this that he thinks the Nittany Lions will play the game very close on Saturday. “On Saturday, everyone will be watching Ohio State, ranked fourth, play Penn State, ranked third. and I’m shocked to say this, but my pick is Penn State +3.5! According to reports, Drew Allar will start as quarterback, but I’m still optimistic that Beau Pribula will play a significant part. McShay made a post.

Following the announcement on Friday that Drew Allar, who was anticipated to be a game-time decision, is active for the game, many are supporting the Nittany Lions. But the Buckeyes have concerns since Ohio State is also dealing with injury issues, especially at left tackle. Given James Franklin’s 1-9 record versus Ohio State—his last victory over the Buckeyes was in 2016—Penn State and his head coach are keen to change the narrative.

However, many analysts feel that this year is different. Franklin may be playing with his best team in years as they try to defeat Ohio State for the second time this season. Happy Valley promises to be an electrifying place with huge stakes.