Penn State at Ohio State

Saturday, October 26, 2002

No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 18 Penn State 13–⁠7. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 10–⁠8 as played.

Away18Penn State9–⁠4 in 2002
7
Home4Ohio State14–⁠0 in 2002
13

Final at Ohio Stadium, ColumbusHigh 51°F, low 46°FAttendance 105,103

At kickoff
52°F, overcast, wind 6 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Port Columbus International Airport (KCMH), 12 km from the stadium, 21 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State70007
Ohio State0310013

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 26–⁠14; as played, 27–⁠14 in 41 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 38, Penn State 14
2024Ohio State 20, Penn State 13
2023Ohio State 20, Penn State 12
2022Ohio State 44, Penn State 31
2021Ohio State 33, Penn State 24
2020Ohio State 38, Penn State 25

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