Penn State's only losses in the past six games are to Big Ten heavy-hitters Michigan State and Purdue, but the Buckeyes have already beaten them once this year.
Ohio State will have its first repeat matchup of the season Thursday as it travels to Madison to take on a Wisconsin team riding a five-game win streak.
Ohio State's 95 points against Northwestern were its most in two years, and that effort came just three days after a season-worst performance by the Buckeye offense.
Ohio State basketball coaches Chris Holtmann and Ryan Pedon will both be unavailable Sunday due to health and safety protocols, and Jake Diebler will serve as acting head coach.
Justin Ahrens discussed the aftermath of Ohio State's loss to Indiana and previewed the Buckeyes' forthcoming matchup with Northwestern on a Zoom call Saturday.