despite being 20-point favorites, the #2 ohio state buckeyes (6–1, 3–1) lost to their inter-divisional rival, the penn state nittany lions (5–2, 3–1), at beaver stadium in university park, pennsylvania on october 22, at 8 p.m. on abc. after the ohio state special teams blocked a field goal on penn state's opening drive, the buckeyes score 12 unanswered points through two field goals and a j.t. barrett to marcus baugh touchdown. penn state finished the first half on a 20-yard touchdown pass with only nine seconds remaining in the first half, to give the buckeyes a 12–7 lead at the half.