Penn State Football: The blueprint for an upset over Ohio State

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 30: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions calls a play during the first half of their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 30: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions calls a play during the first half of their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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Conclusion

In closing, the game plan to beat Ohio State is relatively similar to the blueprint of any successful college football team.

Have a strong and effective running attack, which helps to control clock and limit the other team’s offensive chances.

Win or at least break even in the turnover battle.

Lastly, keep your team disciplined throughout and limit drive-ending penalties to a bare minimum. However, these points become even more critical when playing a team of Ohio State’s caliber. Penn State football has shown in the past that it can play Ohio State very tough.

Now, all they have to do is put the whole plan together to return to a land they haven’t visited in six years. A land where the Nittany Lion sends Brutus on his way back home with the rare regular season loss adorning the Buckeye flag.