Penn State and James Franklin fell 0-2 for the first time since 2012 following a 38-25 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. That was the first year of the post-Joe Paterno era and Franklin’s second season at Vanderbilt. What got Penn State to this point? Mistakes last week, the Buckeyes and their juggernaut this week. Let’s break it down. 1. Ohio State’s first play was a jet sweep to Garrett Wilson went for 62 yards, signaling a willful night of dominance. The Buckeyes produced at-will against a defense that has shown some early inability to make important stops. As good as Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is, he worked in a mostly clean pocket with reliable, athletic receivers and an offense that averaged 6.7 yards per play. The pace never favored Penn State, whether the game consisted of possession changes or touchdown trades. The Buckeyes truly were that dominant. 2.…
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