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All-American Marvin Harrison Jr. made the difference for No. 3 Ohio State in a pivotal Big Ten matchup — and the snarling Buckeyes' defense took care of the rest. Harrison made 11 catches for 162 yards and a late touchdown as Ohio State beat No. 7 Penn State 20-12 on Saturday. The Buckeyes' defense smothered Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten), extending Ohio State's winning streak in the series to seven games.

Line: Ohio State by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Top 10 matchup is huge for both of the unbeaten College Football Playoff hopefuls. The Nittany Lions have rolled over every opponent but haven't had a serious test.

Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden spent five games preparing for an opportunity that never came. On a day Kyle McCord threw three touchdown passes, Hayden provided a big boost for an injury riddle group of running backs by rushing for 76 yards and a score in his season debut to help No. 3 Ohio State rout Purdue 41-7.

Michigan welcomes back Jim Harbaugh from three-game suspension. Will Wolverines play better, worse or the same with Captain Khaki Pants on sideline?

Kyle McCord threw for three touchdowns and 318 yards and No. 6 Ohio State used a 35-point second quarter to rout Western Kentucky 63-10 on Saturday. McCord’s 75-yard TD pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. on the first play from scrimmage after Western Kentucky had pulled to within four points gave the Buckeyes (3-0) a 21-10 lead and Chip Trayanum ran for a 40-yard score on the first play of their next series to make it 28-10. It was a much-needed performance for the Buckeyes heading into their showdown at No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday.