UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The No. 4-ranked Nittany Lions travel to No. 1 Ohio State Nov. 23 at noon on FOX, it was announced today. The game will also be available on the Penn State Sports Network (10:30 a.m. airtime) and GoPSUsports.com.
In addition, FOX announced Big Noon Kickoff will be live for Columbus for two hours from 10 a.m.-noon. The first hour of the show will be outside at Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC), while the second hour of the show will take place inside Ohio Stadium.
The teams have met every year since Penn State began Big Ten competition in 1993. The last three contests have been decided by a total of five points. The last time the teams met Penn State jumped out to a 13-0 lead on a pair of Jake Pinegar field goals and a 93-yard touchdown reception for KJ Hamler. However, Dwayne Haskins hit K.J. Hill for the game-winning score with 2:03 remaining as the Buckeyes left Happy Valley with a 27-26 win. Trace McSorley rushed for 175 yards, while Hamler finished with 138 yards on four catches. Defensively, Koa Farmer led the way with eight tackles.
The Nittany Lions visit No. 13 Minnesota Saturday at noon on ABC. The Nittany Lions' remaining home schedule includes Big Ten games against Indiana (Nov. 15) and Rutgers (Nov. 30 – Senior Day).
Single-game tickets are available for the 2019 Penn State Football season presented by PSECU. Fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mark Selders