The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes jumped out to an early 10-0 lead behind a pair of interceptions by defensive ends, but struggled in the red zone and actually fell behind No. 13 Penn State, 21-16 in the fourth quarter.
But with their season on the line, the Buckeyes responded, scoring 28 points in the span of 6:09 to win, 44-31.
Sophomore DE JT Tuimoloau had two interceptions including a pick-six, and also caused and recovered a fumble. Senior DE Zach Harrison also had an interception, and sophomore WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. led the way on offense with 10 catches for 185 yards.
Sophomore RB TreVeyon Henderson struggled to find consistent running room for much of the game, but added a pair of late touchdown runs to help seal the victory.
You can follow along with all of the action in our photo gallery below.
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Dawand Jones and Mike Hall
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Dawand Jones and Mike Hall
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Tyler Friday Jerron Cage and Ty Hamilton
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Xavier Johnson and Tommy Eichenberg
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Marvin Harrison Jr can't quite get down inbounds
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Palaie Gaoteote and Jayden Fielding
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Tanner McCalister Ronnie Hickman Tommy Eichenberg
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Zach Harrison intercepts a pass
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Ronnie Hickman Zach Harrison and Lathan Ransom celebrate the interception
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Emeka Egbuka gets wrapped up in the backfield
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JK Johnson Jack Sawyer JT Tuimoloau
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JT Tuimoloau intercepts a pass
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JT Tuimoloau intercepts a pass
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JT Tuimoloau celebrates the turnover
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JT Tuimoloau celebrates the turnover
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Dawand Jones Luke Wypler CJ Stroud
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Miyan Williams scores a touchdown
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Miyan Williams signals touchdown as he watches the replay review
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Tanner McCalister and Ronnie Hickman
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Ronnie Hickman JT Tuimoloau
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Miyan Williams leaves the game with an injury
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Chip Trayanum and Mason Arnold cover a punt
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Tanner McCalister and Ronnie Hickman
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Tommy Eichenberg and Jack Sawyer watch Sean Clifford's eyes
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Tommy Eichenberg Ronnie Hickman Jack Sawyer
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Zach Harrison tries to deflect a pass
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Penn State WR Parker Washington scored a touchdown on this play
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Penn State fans celebrate their first touchdown
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Steele Chambers Jack Sawyer Lathan Ransom
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The Buckeyes swarm the ballcarrier
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Penn State takes a 14-10 lead
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Penn State fans celebrate a touchdown
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The Buckeyes try to block a kick
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Julian Fleming signals first down
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Penn State tries to block a kick
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Lathan Ransom and Ronnie Hickman
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CJ Stroud TreVeyon Henderson
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CJ Stroud gets sacked just before halftime
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Tyleik Williams and Steele Chambers
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Marvin Harrison Jr can't quite catch a pass
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Penn State student section
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Dawand Jones Matt Jones CJ Stroud and TreVeyon Henderson
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James Franklin watches Julian Fleming
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Emeka Egbuka gets tackled
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Dawand Jones blocking for CJ Stroud
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CJ Stroud waiting to take the field after Penn State took the lead
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CJ Stroud waiting to take the field after Penn State took the lead
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TreVeyon Henderson and CJ Stroud
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Ryan Day wants an explanation
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JT Tuimoloau recovers the fumble
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JT Tuimoloau celebrates the turnover
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JT Tuimoloau celebrates the turnover
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JT Tuimoloau celebrates the turnover
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JT Tuimoloau celebrates the turnover
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CJ Stroud throws to Cade Stover
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Jesse Mirco holding for a PAT
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Emeka Egbuka can't hang on
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Emeka Egbuka can't hang on
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CJ Stroud and Luke Wypler
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TreVeyon Henderson and CJ Stroud
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Penn State tries an onside kick
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Bennett Christian Toby Wilson Sam Hart Reid Carrico
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