Penn State Football: 5 key ingredients to upsetting Ohio State at the horseshoe

Penn State Football must create turnovers

The strength of this Penn State Football team has certainly been their secondary, and if they can force some interceptions in this game, it would be huge.

Obviously, the Buckeyes have one of the best quarterbacks in the country in CJ Stroud, as well as a trio of great wide receivers, but this will be the best secondary that the first-year starter has faced so far.

While Penn State’s defensive ends have not been great against the run, they have been able to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks at times, especially Arnold Ebiketie. If the edge rushers can disrupt the young quarterback and force him to make poor decisions, the secondary can take advantage of it.

Not only would an interception, in general, be big, but if someone on the Nittany Lions can manage to take an interception back for a touchdown for a quick six points, that could turn the momentum in a huge way for a team that has nothing to lose.

It will also be important to try to force fumbles and create turnovers in that department as well.

Taking Ohio State’s explosive offense off the field, and giving their own offense the best possible chance to score points, will be key for Penn State Football’s defense in this game.