Football GAMEDAY THREAD -- Penn State vs. Ohio State

[Richie O]

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR PENN STATE / OHIO STATE!

📺 -- FOX
🕛 -- 12:00pm ET
💰 -- Ohio State -4.5 / 45.5 total pts
☁️ -- 55 degrees / Mostly Cloudy / 15% chance of rain per Weather.com

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Happy Valley Insider - Penn State vs. Ohio State: How to watch, betting lines, and more

How to watch and listen to Penn State's home matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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-- PODCAST PREVIEW SHOW
-- STAFF PREDICTIONS FOR THE GAME
-- TBT: BOTH TEAMS STARTERS AS RECRUITS
-- JAMES FRANKLIN PREVIEWS OHIO ST GAME
-- BOWL PROJECTIONS HEADING INTO WEEK EIGHT
-- CHATTING PSU OFFENSE WITH CHRISTIAN HACKENBERG

 

[NittanyChris]

Let’s go!!!

 

[KCLion]

ARE YOU READY

FOR

PENN

STATE

FOOTBALL !!

 

[PennSt8er]

In for the win

 

[PSUSignore]

 

[Obliviax]

 

[PSUSignore]

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That's allowed? If listed as out, he's allowed to play?

 

[PennSt8er]

That's allowed? If listed as out, he's allowed to play?

Allowed under first amendment rights. Or second amendment. Or the fact that the conference spins on an OSU-Mich axis.

 

[jjw165]

 

[PSU20]

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Always remember that; 2008 at the Shoe, and "we won"........

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Happy Valley Insider - Penn State vs. Penn State: Player Availability Report

Who is available for Penn State against Ohio State? Whose not? Find out inside.

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[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State availability report

POS	PLAYER	OUT / QUES
TE	Andrew Rapplyea	OUT
DE	Smith Vilbert	OUT

Ohio State availability report

POS	PLAYER	OUT/QUES
WR	Emeka Egbuka	QUES
RB	TreVeyon Henderson	QUES
WR	Kyion Grayes	OUT
DB	Denzel Burke	OUT
WR	Nolan Baudo	OUT
RB	T.C. Caffey Jr	OUT
TE	Joe Royer	OUT

 

[b&w1987]

Just another game …right?

 

[Obliviax]

That's allowed? If listed as out, he's allowed to play?

IDK. Is it binding? Maybe just a miscommunication?

 

[PSU20]

Wallace going against Tuimoloau could be a concern. JT destroyed Efner last year and got tons of pressure. We will find out soon enough.

 

[PSUSignore]

IDK. Is it binding? Maybe just a miscommunication?

No idea. Apparently the official report has been changed to questionable. I'm not sure what the point of the report is if you can just change it a few minutes later. Shocked the gambling sites haven't forced more injury reporting yet, it's coming eventually.

 

[Aardvark86]

ARE YOU READY

FOR

PENN

STATE

FOOTBALL !!

Seein this sorta reminded me of the old days with “look to the south/tik, tik, tik…”

 

[Aardvark86]

Allowed under first amendment rights. Or second amendment. Or the fact that the conference spins on an OSU-Mich axis.

John O’Neil with the call.

 

[KCLion]

Seein this sorta reminded me of the old days with “look to the south/tik, tik, tik…”

Remember it well!

 

[Thomas1945]

Good Lord, I wish “Online Persona” were still here. A giant game with OSU, so much at stake. His head would blow off in a million pieces if someone annoyed him for any reason.

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

Anyone watching the FOX Pregame Show? Urban Meyer just did a piece with Lavar and Orlando Pace. They showed a bunch of sacks PSU had versus Iowa regarding great edge-rusher technique - did you notice how on every single sack shown, Squawkeye OL are blatantly holding PSU rushers prior to sack being recorded - no flags on any of the plays shown. As a matter of fact, I don't think Iowa was called for a single OL Holding penalty despite PSU being held on an every play basis as they manhandled Iowa's OL.

What's the chances that the b1g clowns are going to allow the duhO$U OL to hold on an every play basis with impunity? Nearing 100% with a "Mathematical Limit Approaching Zero" imho.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Wouldn't be surprised if Henderson and Egbuka are active today but perhaps limited roles.

 

[PennSt8er]

LET’S GO!!!!

 

[Marty Leap]

How are we feeling?

 

[lazydave841]

Miyan Williams not on the injury report. He was there Kaytron last year.

Dinkins back, Rappleyea taking his place on the report.

Nelson apparently full go. Wonder of he starts?

 

[lazydave841]

How are we feeling?

Like we need to punch them smack dab in the face for 4 quarters and leave no doubt.

 

[Marty Leap]

Miyan Williams not on the injury report. He was there Kaytron last year.

Dinkins back, Rappleyea taking his place on the report.

Nelson apparently full go. Wonder of he starts?

Based on pregame warmups would expect Vega to get the start at RG

 

[lazydave841]

Based on pregame warmups would expect Vega to get the start at RG

Good deal. I figure we hold onto Nelson until 3rd series or Vega struggles.

 

[PSU210]

Anyone watching the FOX Pregame Show? Urban Meyer just did a piece with Lavar and Orlando Pace. They showed a bunch of sacks PSU had versus Iowa regarding great edge-rusher technique - did you notice how on every single sack shown, Squawkeye OL are blatantly holding PSU rushers prior to sack being recorded - no flags on any of the plays shown. As a matter of fact, I don't think Iowa was called for a single OL Holding penalty despite PSU being held on an every play basis as they manhandled Iowa's OL.

What's the chances that the b1g clowns are going to allow the duhO$U OL to hold on an every play basis with impunity? Nearing 100% with a "Mathematical Limit Approaching Zero" imho.

good Lord, whining already

 

[Marty Leap]

So, based on pregame stuff, it appears Henderson and Egbuka will dress. That said, certainly remains to see how much either play and how effective either is. If you listened to our preview podcast you already know I think Egbuka could be the key to this game. If he isn't there as a second/bail-out option, becomes much easier to bracket MH Jr.

 

[LemonEars]

As expected the Fox pregame show is an Ohio State love fest.

 

[Marty Leap]

As expected the Fox pregame show is an Ohio State love fest.

And if it were at PSU it would be a PSU love fest. You play to the home crowd. Not a hard concept.

 

[PSUSignore]

Wouldn't be surprised if Henderson and Egbuka are active today but perhaps limited roles.

Per Twitter beat reports they Henderson took one rep pregame then stopped, Egbuka took none. Appears they are both out.

 

[LandoComando]

good Lord, whining already

It's honestly pathetic. Holding literally occurs on almost every single play

 

[LandoComando]

Per Twitter beat reports they Henderson took one rep pregame then stopped, Egbuka took none. Appears they are both out.

If true--we better win this game. They're without 3 of their best players while we're as close to 100% as anyone can be this time of year.

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

Love what Abdul Carter just said on the piece FOX just did about the #11 at PSU - he realizes it's an honor to wear the # and he has to represent it well because "The first 1 stands for family and the second 1 stands for those who went before.". IOW, he didn't create the legacy, he's simply a representative and has an obligation to give his best effort honoring the legacy.

 

[RochLion]

Love what Abdul Carter just said on the piece FOX just did about the #11 at PSU - he realizes it's an honor to where the # and he has to represent it well because "The first 1 stands for family and the second 1 stands for those who went before.". IOW, he didn't create the legacy, he simply a representative and has an obligation to give his best effort honoring the legacy.

First time I've seen him up close with no gear. Dude has no neck like Poz!

 

[lazydave841]

TV just stated Henderson and Egbuka would not play. Nor Burke.

This is the equivalent of us missing Singleton, Wallace, and Kalen King for perspective.

 

[LandoComando]

TV just stated Henderson and Egbuka would not play. Nor Burke.

This is the equivalent of us missing Singleton, Wallace, and Kalen King for perspective.

And arguably Henderson and Egbuka are better players--at least Egbuka is better than Wallace right now. Good news--now win.

 

[LionDeNittany]

These guys are nuts with their score predictions