Ohio State vs. Penn State final score, results: TreVeyon Henderson shines as Buckeyes extend winning streak over Penn State

Penn State hung with Ohio State until the final minutes, but the Nittany Lions’ losing streak against the Buckeyes continued Saturday, falling 33-24 in Columbus.

The Nittany Lions fell to 5-3 on the season, their third straight loss, while Ohio State improves to 6-1 and helps bolster its playoff case. Ohio State has now won the last five matchups dating back to 2016 and is 9-2 since 2011.

The Buckeyes’ normally prolific offense was held relatively in check — they amassed 466 total yards, but scored just one touchdown in the red zone and were just 5-of-14 on third down. 

It took time, but eventually freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson got going, peeling off several big runs, especially late. He finished the game with 152 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries on a night where star receivers Chris Olave (three catches, 44 yards) and Garrett Wilson (seven catches, 82 yards), were also fairly quiet. 

The Buckeyes were also helped by four field goals from kicker Noah Ruggles, who’s longest attempt was only 35 yards.

Penn State’s offense thrived on third down, converting on 11-of-18 attempts, but also fumbled twice, one of which led to a scoop-and-score by the Buckeyes. The Nittany Lions totaled 394 yards of offense, but only 33 on the ground, continuing their woes in the running game. Receiver Jahan Dotson had yet another 100-plus yard game while Parker Washington had nine catches for 108 yards as well.

The Nittany Lions were also a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone but Sean Clifford also got sacked four times, each one on third down, killing most of Penn State’s crucial drives.

Ohio State travels to Lincoln next week to take on Nebraska while Penn State travels to College Park to take on Maryland and reverse its losing streak.

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Ohio State vs. Penn State on Saturday. Below are complete results and highlights from the 2021 Big Ten rivalry game.

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Ohio State vs. Penn State score

Ohio State vs. Penn State live updates, highlights from 2021 rivalry game

Final: Ohio State 33, Penn State 24

11:21 p.m.:  Jordan Stout misses the 49-yard goal wide left to essentially clinch the victory for the Buckeyes. 1:19 left but this one’s all but over.

11:19 p.m.:  Clifford’s pass on third down falls incomplete. Fourth-and-10 from the Ohio State and Penn State opts for the field goal.

11:18 p.m.:  Clifford has hit Dotson on three straight passes for gains of 14, 5 and 23. Penn State has second-and-10 from the OSU 31.

11:15 p.m.: FIELD GOAL OHIO STATE.  Ruggles hits his fourth field goal of the game and it’s a nine-point Buckeye lead late.  Ohio State 33, Penn State 24  with 2:41 left.

11:13 p.m.:  Henderson is stopped short on third down and Penn State calls its final timeout with 2:45 left. Ryan Day sends out the field goal unit.

11:12 p.m.:  Henderson picks up 12 to bring up third-and-1 and Penn State calls its second timeout.

11:08 p.m.:  Penn State calls its first timeout with 3:09 left in the game. OSU looking and second-and-13 from the Penn State 21.

11:07 p.m.:  Ohio State gets backed out of the red zone on another false start penalty. First-and-15 from the Penn State 23 for the Buckeyes.

11:06 p.m.:  On first-and-15, Stroud hits tight end Jeremy Ruckert for 30 yards to the Penn State 18.

11:05 p.m.:  Henderson peels off another big run, this one for 22 yards and the Buckeyes cross midfield.

11:03 p.m.:  Ohio State with 13 yards on the last two plays to set up a first down from its own 35.

10:58 p.m.:  Penn State gets dealt with a brutal illegal touching penalty. It’s fourth-and-5 from the Penn State 30 and the Nittany Lions punt it away.

10:57 p.m.:  It’s quickly third-and-5 for the Nittany Lions from their 30.

10:56 p.m.:  It’s a fair catch in the end zone by Lovett. Ball comes out to the 25.

10:53 p.m.:  OHIO STATE FIELD GOAL.  The Buckeyes increase their lead to six on a 25-yard field goal from Noah Ruggles.  Ohio State 30, Penn State 24  with 7:12 left in the game.

10:52 p.m.:  Stroud overthrows Wilson in the end zone on third down and Ryan Day finally sends out the field goal unit.

10:50 p.m.:  Joey Porter Jr. gets called for defensive holding. Second-and-3 from the Penn State 8 for the Buckeyes.

10:48 p.m.:  Ohio State goes for it again on fourth down and this time converts. A 4-yard run to the Penn State 15 and a new set of downs for the Buckeyes.

10:46 p.m.: INTERCEPTION OHIO STATE.  Clifford underthrows his pass intended for Dotson and Cam Brown picks it off for the Buckeyes. They take over at the Penn State 28.

10:45 p.m.:  Back-to-back 7 yard plays gives Penn State a first down at their 28.

10:41 p.m:  Ohio State turns it over on downs after Stroud’s pass to Olave falls incomplete. Penn State takes over from its own 13 with 12:51 left in the game.

10:39 p.m.:  It’s third-and-7 for Ohio State from the Penn State 17 and Ohio State can’t convert. Ryan Day keeps the offense on the field after a 4 yard gain.

10:37 p.m.:  Penn State gets flagged for pass interference on defense. Ohio State ball on the Penn State 20.

10:36 p.m.:  The fourth quarter starts with a 3-yard run by Henderson.

End third quarter: Ohio State 27, Penn State 24

10:28 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN PENN STATE.  Keyvone Lee takes it 1 yard to the house and it’s a three-point game with 10 seconds left in the third.  Ohio State 27, Penn State 24.

10:27 p.m.:  Ohio State gets flagged for encroachment on defense. Penn State declines the penalty and it’s third-and-goal and moves it to the 1.

10:25 p.m.:  Lovett picks up the first down for Penn State with a 3 yard run. First-and-goal from the OSU 4.

10:23 p.m.:  Penn State’s last three plays after the touchdown: 22, 18 and 14 yards. First-and-10 from the Ohio State 15 for the Nittany Lions.

10:21 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE.  Henderson punches it in and it’s a two-score game.  Ohio State 27, Penn State 17.

10:18 p.m.:  It took nearly three full quarters but TreVeyon Henderson finally breaks off a big run. He takes it 68 yards down to the Penn State 1. Ohio State primed to make it a two-score game.

10:13 p.m.:  Clifford is sacked for the fourth time tonight. Penn State punts it away and Ohio State takes over at its 29.

10:13 p.m.:  It’s quickly third-and-10 after Clifford is almost picked off targeting tight end Brenton Strange.

10:11 p.m.:  Ohio State gets hit for a pass interference penalty, giving Penn State 15 and a first down. Ball on the Penn State 32 for the Nittany Lions.

10:09 p.m.:  Keyvone Lee falls on the kickoff following the field goal. Penn State takes over at its own 21.

10:06 p.m.:  FIELD GOAL OHIO STATE.  Noah Ruggles with his second field goal of the game, this time from 23.  Ohio State 20, Penn State 17  with 6:42 left in the third.

10:05 p.m.:  Henderson gets called for a false start and drives back Ohio State 5 yards. Now the Buckeyes opt for the field goal.

10:04 p.m.:  Penn State’s defense comes up big, stopping two straight runs by Henderson, including one for a loss. Brings up fourth-and-goal and the Buckeyes are going for it.

10:03 p.m.:  Penn State gets flagged for offsides on defense. Repeat second down from the Penn State 1.

10:02 p.m.:  First-and-goal now for the Buckeyes following runs of 5 and 6 yards by Henderson.

10:01 p.m.:  Ohio State with a huge play coming out of the touchdown as Stroud hits Smith-Njigba for 58 yards to the Penn State 17.

9:53 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN PENN STATE.  Penn State dials up a trick play and Jahan Dotson barrels his way through and stretches for the touchdown on the direct snap. Penn State 17, Ohio State 17  with 10:26 left in the third quarter.

9:51 p.m.:  It’s first-and-goal now after Clifford hits Washington again. First-and-goal from the 4.

9:50 p.m.:  Penn State improves to 7-for-11 on third down. Parker Washington gains 13 on third-and-5. Penn State ball on the OSU 17.

9:49 p.m.:  Clifford hits Dotson for 13 and then draws a roughing the passer penalty. Penn State first down at the OSU 32.

9:46 p.m.:  The foul on Ohio State gets upgraded to targeting on Steele Chambers, who now gets ejected.

9:43 p.m.:  Penn State gets help on a late hit call. Moves the Nittany Lions up 15 to their own 40 and resets the downs.

9:42 p.m.:  The second half kick goes for a touchback. Penn State takes over at its 25.

Halftime: Ohio State 17, Penn State 10

9:21 p.m.:  FIELD GOAL PENN STATE.  Penn State gets points to end the half and make it a one-score game. Nittany Lions come out on offense to start the second half. Ohio State 17, Penn State 10.

9:19 p.m.:  Dotson picks up 4 yards to the OSU 29. Gonna set up a 46-yard field goal for Penn State to close out the half.

9:18 p.m.:  Jahan Dotson hauls it In for 16 yards to the Ohio State 33. Penn State within field goal range now with time ticking down in the half.

9:16 p.m.:  Clifford to Washington continues and he picks up another first down with 1:05 left in the second. Ryan Day calls a defensive timeout.

9:14 p.m.:  First play for Penn State after the touchdown is an 11-yard run by Noah Cain

9:09 p.m. TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE.  It’s a scoop and score as Clifford is sacked and fumbles it. Ohio State recovers and takes it 57 yards to the house. Ohio State 17, Penn State 7  with 2:24 left in the first half.

9:08 p..m.:  Clifford hits Johnson again for 10 yards and the Nittany Lions are quickly marching past midfield.

9:07 p.m. : Clifford fakes the handoff to Noah Cain and hits Theo Johnson on play action for 18 yards. 

9:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE.  Chris Olave’s first catch of the game is a big one. He hauls it in for 38 yards and the score and the Buckeyes take the lead.  Ohio State 10, Penn State 7  with 3:48 left in the first half.

9:00 p.m.:  Third-and-1 now for the Buckeyes from the Penn State 45 and Garrett Wilson picks up 7 for the first down.

8:59 p.m.:  Penn State gets hit with a defensive pass interference penalty. First-and-10 for the Buckeyes from their 46.

8:57 p.m.:  Second time tonight CIifford is sacked on third down. Penn State punts it away from its own 14. Ohio State takes over at its 31.

8:55 p.m.:  Clifford runs it for 10 and a first down but it’s quickly negated as Penn State is staring at third-and-10 on the ensuing series.

8:51 p.m.:  OSU punts It away and Penn State takes over at its own 11 with 8:14 left to play in the half.

8:50 p.m.:  Stroud tries to air it out to Olave but it’s all for naught. That’s followed up by a short screen on third-and-11 and Penn State forces a three-and-out.

8:47 p.m.:  There’s a penalty on Penn State and it’s a loss of down. Penn State goes for it on fourth-and-5 but Clifford gets sacked. OSU takes over from the Penn State 49.

8:46 p.m.:  Washington picks up 5 and the Nittany Lions cross midfield, to the OSU 43.

8:45 p.m.:  Penn State converts on third and long, finding Washington for 13 yards and an easy first down. Nittany Lions nearing midfield.

8:41 p.m.:  It’s quickly third-and-7 following the big gain from Washington and Penn State calls its second timeout of the half.

8:40 p.m.:  It’s a 25-yard gain for Penn State as Clifford hits Parker Washington for the gain.

8:36 p.m.:  TreVeyon Henderson’s woes continue. He’s swallowed up on third down and OSU punts it away to the Penn State 11 yard line.

8:35 p.m.:  Another penalty for snap infraction on the Buckeyes. Second-and-11 pass is complete to Smith-Njigba for 9 yards to the Penn State 45.

8:31 p.m.:  Stroud completes a pass to Miyan Williams for 12 that was originally ruled a fumble. Call is overturned and Buckeyes get first-and-10 from their 47.

8:29 p.m.:  Ohio State’s entire offensive line gets called for a false start to begin the second quarter. 

End first quarter: Penn State 7, Ohio State 3

8:25 p.m.:  The Buckeyes will start the second quarter looking at third-and-7 from their own 21.

8:23 p.m.:  Ohio State is looking at third-and-2 following the run from Miyan Williams but the Buckeyes get hit for a snap infraction and get driven back 5 yards to end the first quarter.

8:21 p.m.:  Penn State goes three-and-out following the field goal. Nittany Lions punt it away and Ohio State takes over at its own 18.

8:20 p.m.:  John Lovett fair catches the ball and Penn State will take over.

8:18 p.m.:  FIELD GOAL OHIO STATE.  Noah Ruggles splits the uprights from 35 yards out. Penn State 7, Ohio State 3  with 2:02 left in the first quarter.

8:17 p.m.:  Ryan Day sends out the field goal unit as Stroud sails one over the head of Wilson. Fourth-and-13 from the 18 sets up a 35-yarder field goal.

8:16 p.m.:  On second-and-13, Penn State brings pressure and Stroud has to throw it away. Third-and-13 from the Penn State 18 for Ohio State.

8:13 p.m.:  Ohio State gets called for a false start, bringing up second-and-13 from the Penn State 18. James Franklin calls a timeout on defense, Penn State’s first of the half.

8:11 p.m.:  Wilson again, this time for 19 yards and OSU is well inside the red zone.

8:10 p.m.:  Penn State gets hit with an unncessary roughness call after Joey Porter lays a late hit on Garrett Wilson. First-and-10 for the Buckeyes from the Penn State 34.

8:09 p.m.:  Stroud hits Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 11 yards and a first down. 

8:07 p.m.:  Penn State’s DC Brent Pry dialing up pressure early. Nittany Lions’ defensive line swarms TreVeyon Henderson and he’s swallowed up for a loss.

8:06 p.m.:  Ohio State will take over from its own 25 after the Penn State touchdown.

8:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN PENN STATE.  Clifford hits Strange over the top for a 5-yard TD and Penn State caps off a 13-play, 89 yard drive to go out in front early.  Penn State 7, Ohio State 0  with 6:08 left in the first.

8:01 p.m.:  Keyvone Lee is the rusher this time, taking it 11 yards to the OSU 5 and putting Penn State in nice position to strike early.

8:00 p.m.:  Parker Washington hauls in a 32-yard grab out of the slot and puts on a few nice juke moves to gain big yardage. First down Penn State at the OSU 16.

7:59 p.m.:  Clifford goes to the air again, hits KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 16 yards to the OSU 48.

7:58 p.m.:  It’s Lovett again out of the backfield and he gains 2 for the first down.

7:57 p.m.:  Clifford’s first pass attempt of the game is completed to tight end Brenton Strange for 8. Third-and-1 from the Penn State 31.

7:56 p.m.:  Lovett follows that up with a 5-yard run and Clifford keeps it for the first down.

7:55 p.m.:  Penn State opts to go with John Lovett on the run following the punt, gaining 4 yards.

7:51 p.m.:  Penn State’s defense forces a three-and-out. It’s fourth-and-7 from the Penn State 48. Nittany Lions take over at their own 11.

7:50 p.m.:  Stroud hits Wilson again for another big gain, this one for 12 yards. Ohio State is marching early.

7:48 p.m.:  The two teams trade fumbles, as OSU sacks Sean Clifford, who loses the ball. Buckeyes take over from their 47.

7:47 p.m.:  Penn State forces a fumble on a catch by Jeremy Ruckert and takes over at the Ohio State 46.

7:46 p.m.:  Ohio State’s first play from scrimmage is an 11-yard pass from CJ Stroud to Garrett Wilson.

7:44 p.m.:  Penn State wins the toss and defers. Ohio State will start the game at the 25.

7:39 p.m.:  Both teams have taken the field, with kickoff coming up shortly. Ohio State opens as 20.5 point home favorites.

Ohio State vs. Penn State start time

• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
• TV channel (national): ABC
• Live stream: Watch ESPN App, fuboTV

Ohio State vs. Penn State will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

This matchup between perennial Big Ten powers will air on ABC. Former State College resident Chris Fowler will handle play-by-play duties with former Buckeyes quarterback Kirk Herbstreit joining him as the analyst. The two will be accompanied by Holly Rowe, reporting from the sidelines.

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