COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State lost its season opener in only one way, and it happened to be the only way matters. The Nittany Lions more than doubled Indiana in yardage and time of possession. Depending on the replay angle you prefer, they also kept IU quarterback Michael Penix out of the end zone on the game’s final play in overtime — a diving 2-point conversion attempt. Indiana’s 36-35 victory ended the Hoosiers’ futility against top-10 teams and put Penn State’s back against the wall. Now Ohio State bears down on those wounded Nittany Lions. Saturday’s Halloween night matchup in State College projected, as recently as three days ago, as an early top 10 clash to decide who represented the East Division in Indianapolis. Guess what? It still might be. The rivalry’s recent history — and a closer look at how that loss at Indiana unfolded — say the Buckeyes…
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