Penn State enters Saturday’s matchup against #1 Ohio State as an 18.5-point underdog — but Zach Seyko explains why the Nittany Lions can still make it close. From Kaytron Allen’s dominance to the emergence of Kobe Howard and Tyseer Denmark, Zach details the game plan Penn State needs to execute to cover the spread — and why Terry Smith’s “empty the clip” mentality could shake up the Buckeyes. He also shares his final score prediction (31–17), breaks down how Ethan Grunkemeyer handles the spotlight, and explains what’s gone wrong with this team since Franklin’s firing.

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0:00 – Can Penn State Keep It Close vs. #1 Ohio State?

1:05 – Penn State’s Four Straight Heartbreaking Losses

2:10 – How Terry Smith Brought Fight Back Into the Locker Room

3:20 – Key Matchups: Katron Allen vs. OSU Front Seven

4:40 – Singleton’s Regression & Why Allen’s RB1 Now

5:55 – Penn State’s Offensive Plan: Power + Creativity

7:10 – Wildcat, 7-OL Sets, & Trick Plays — “Empty the Clip” Time

8:25 – WR Shakeup: Howard & Denmark Finally Get Their Chance

9:55 – Grunkemeyer’s Challenge: Facing the #2 Defense in America

11:05 – Jim Knowles’ Motivation Returning to Columbus

12:00 – Why Ohio State’s Scheme (Patricia, Hartline, Day) Is So Efficient

13:45 – Defensive Breakdown: How PSU Can Survive Against Jeremiah Smith

15:25 – AJ Harris vs. Jeremiah Smith Matchup Nightmare

16:50 – Zane Durant, Dennis-Sutton, & Amari Campbell: PSU’s Only Hope

18:20 – How Ohio State Will Attack PSU’s Weak Front Seven

19:55 – Penn State’s Keys: Force Turnovers, Run the Ball, Limit Mistakes

21:40 – Terry Smith’s Aggression Could Keep PSU Competitive

22:50 – Final Score Prediction: Ohio State 31, Penn State 17

24:05 – Why Covering the Spread Matters More Than the Win

25:15 – Seniors’ Last Stand & What’s Left to Play For

26:40 – Penn State’s Identity Crisis & the Long Road Ahead

27:45 – Closing Thoughts: “Empty the Clip” and Leave It All on the Field

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