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OSU vs Penn State

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October 31, 2024 at 8:19pm
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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

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