“Could USC’s Explosive Victory Over Penn State Hold the Key to Ohio State’s Playoff Redemption?”

As Ohio State gears up to take on the formidable Penn State Nittany Lions, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. The Buckeyes have an opportunity not merely to continue their winning streak but to learn from one of the few teams that managed to challenge Penn State’s stout defense. The USC Trojans, in a fierce showdown, managed to drop an impressive 30 points on the Nittany Lions, pushing the game into overtime. While Ohio State may have its work cut out for them, the key takeaway from USC’s performance may lie in their approach: a well-executed balance between a powerful run game and strategic passing. With gifted running backs in their arsenal, the Buckeyes hope to replicate the Trojans’ success, transitioning seamlessly from ground control to aerial attacks. It’s a challenging task, but if they can exploit that ground game effectively, they just might unlock the path to victory. The stakes are high, and every strategy counts. This is not just another game; it’s a chance to make a statement. LEARN MORE.

There has only been one Big Ten team to really find success against a strong Penn State Nittany Lions defense, and that’s the USC Trojans, who dropped 30 points on them and also forced them to overtime. Ohio State hopes to be the second.

Obviously, the undefeated Nittany Lions came out on top, but the Trojans gave them all they could handle. How were they able to have success?Well, the Trojans opened the pass game up with the run, and they were able to move the ball in the trenches. That is the most important takeaway of that game, especially for an Ohio State team that has two terrific backs.However, much like Ohio State, USC was led by Jo’quavious Marks and Quienten Joyner, both of which went for at least 80 rushing yards. Marks had 20 attempts for 111 yards.x.comThe Trojans combined for almost 200 rushing yards, and the Buckeyes, spearheaded by offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, need to find a way to abuse Penn State on the ground as that is going to be the key to opening that defense up and eventually finding a way into the endzone consistently.It will be hard to replicate as the Nittany Lions defense has been that good.This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: What Ohio State football can learn from USC dropping 30 on Penn State