Tressels, Fickells, Urbans, Days, Johnsons and Days,
This is a tough one to predict. Over my 22 years of writing weekly OSU predictions, this one is a little tougher to get a feel for than most.
Let's see what AI gives us if it wrote the prediction:
Subject: Score Prediction for Ohio State vs. Penn State
Hi [Recipient's Name],
I hope this email finds you well! As we gear up for the exciting matchup between Ohio State and Penn State this Saturday, I wanted to share my score prediction.
I anticipate a competitive game, but I’m leaning towards Ohio State coming out on top. My prediction is:
Ohio State: 35
Penn State: 24
Both teams have shown impressive performances this season, but Ohio State's offense has been particularly strong. It should be a thrilling game, and I can't wait to see how it unfolds!
Feel free to share your thoughts or predictions!
Best,
[Your Name]
Nice try, AI.
I'm thinking you missed what this match-up is really all about.
- My getting "double bounced" into the row in front of me in Ohio Stadium when Chris Gamble returned an interception for a touchdown in 2002.
- Watching Joey Bosa's walk off sack in late October 2014 with my friends dressed up as Janice and Floyd of Muppet's fame and I'm wearing a Jay Burson costume, complete with headgear halo.
- Marcus Baugh catching the game-winning touchdown pass in the north end zone of Ohio Stadium right in front of me and my family on a night that JT Barrett refused to be beaten.
- Watching the first Penn State "white out" game against Ohio State during a buddy's bachelor party when Troy Smith fumbled and the room momentarily deflated.
- Memories of watching 2023 Ohio State vs Penn State from the Thirsty Pony in Sandusky, where the bar owner's autistic son paced the entire bar and occasionally shouted out things I also wanted to say out loud with a room full of strangers.
What's going to happen? I have no idea. You'll see a score below and a couple names, but that doesn't really tell you the story even if these things turn out to be true.
Touchdowns: Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs
OSU 14 Penn State 13
Go Bucks! Beat Penn State! Harry Miller and Tyleik Williams for Heisman!
Large Father
