Who: Ohio State (8-0, 4-0 Big Ten) vs. Penn State (5-2, 3-0)

Where: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pa.

When: 5:30 p.m.

TV: ESPN

Radio: WING-AM (1410)

Series: Tied 13-13

Stat pack: Penn State QB Matt McGloin 162-of-259 passing (62.5 percent), 1,788 yards, 14 TDs, 2 ints.; RB Zach Zwinak 369 yards, 4.4 avg., 3 TDs; RB Bill Belton 233 yards, 4.8 avg., 3 TDs.

OSU QB Braxton Miller 105-of-179 passing (58.7 percent), 1,384 yards, 11 TDs, 5 ints., 959 rushing yards, 6.8 avg., 10 TDs; RB Carlos Hyde 545 yards, 5.2 avg., 9 TDs; WR Philly Brown 44 catches, 447 yards, 1 TD; WR Devin Smith 23 catches, 505 yards, 6 TDs.

Worth noting: The Buckeyes blocked two kicks against Purdue, a field goal and an extra point, and both were critical in the overtime win. That’s been a trademark of Urban Meyer-coached teams. In his 11 seasons, his squads have blocked 57 punts or kicks.

Pressure is on: Ohio State’s offensive line. The unit is vastly improved from last year but didn’t get its customary push against Purdue. Penn State has an imposing front seven, including the Big Ten defensive player of the week, defensive tackle Jordan Hill, and linebacker Michael Mauti, whom Meyer heavily recruited while at Florida.

Storyline: Braxton Miller is one of the most dynamic players in the nation, but the sophomore has been knocked out of the last four games after taking hard blows. He was able to return in the first three, but he wound up in the hospital last week.

Can the Buckeyes keep him upright for a full game against a rugged defense? They may have confidence in back-up Kenny Guiton, but he’s probably more effective coming out of the bullpen in “save” situations than playing for long stretches.

Edge goes to: Ohio State. Barely. Penn State will have 100,000-plus fans creating a din that could drown out a heavy-metal band. And the Buckeyes have enough limitations were they could be vulnerable if the Nittany Lions avoid mistakes.

But the loss of 18 players for Penn State after the Jerry Sundusky scandal has to start to surface in the Big Ten. What the Nittany Lions have done so far is admirable, but they’re probably be too lean to hold up against top competition.

Prediction: OSU 21, PSU 17