Penn State is coming to Columbus ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten — but can they finally knock off Ohio State in the Shoe? We break down the biggest regular-season game of 2025 using Phil Steele’s season preview. From Drew Allar vs. Julian Sayin to elite defenses and strength-on-strength matchups, we’ve got everything you need to know about the Nov. 1 showdown. Is James Franklin ready for this stage? Or will Ryan Day prove (again) why he’s the best coach in the Big Ten?

Topics:

• QB battle: Allar vs. Sayin

• OSU’s loaded WR room vs. PSU’s elite secondary

• Key unit rankings and coaching edge

• Phil Steele’s preseason forecast

• Final score prediction

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