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.

Penn State was able to compete with the Buckeyes in the first half before Ohio State ran away with the game in the second half.

Penn State gave itself a chance with a strong second quarter, but the Buckeyes proved their dominance in the second half.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State football gave it the requisite inspired, upset-minded effort for one half. That's what the season has come to for the formerly No. 2 Nittany Lions and their long-gone national title hopes.

With Penn State football searching for a new coach and the program on ... With signing day quickly approaching, the outlook on the Nittany Lions' upcoming recruiting class is anyone's guess. But more than enough recruits have reneged to draw attention.

The coaching carousel is in full swing this fall with the LSU Tigers joining the list of programs with vacancies after relieving Brian Kelly of his duties last

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs somehow, avoided a targeting call and ejection in Saturday's win over the Penn State Nittany Lions.