A stunning collapse of the James Franklin era at Penn State has left Ohio State a three-touchdown favorite. The Nittany Lions opened the season ranked No. 2 in the AP poll but have dropped four straight and will be playing their second game under interim coach Terry Smith following Franklin's firing.

Preview the Nov. 1 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

It should be no surprise that No. 1 Ohio State is already a massive favorite heading into next weekend's game against Purdue.

Championship-level response by Ohio State. The Penn State defense just doesn’t have it so far today. Brutal pass interference penalty on AJ Harris on 3rd down. Ohio State has it 1st and goal at the 8. Meanwhile Ohio State can get 50 yards on us whenever they want with the deep ball. Infuriating. https://t.co/eyYfBvHbpw

Ohio State football won its 10th consecutive game and retained control of the Illibuck, beating Illinois 34-16 in a physical showcase from the Buckeyes' defense. Coming off back-to-back weeks with 30-plus points, the Fighting Illini offense struggled.

Up 17-7 and in a two-minute drill with a potent passing attack, the energy at Ohio Stadium was pulsing, knowing that one more score could put the game away. Sur