Thomas committed to Ohio State in June of this year and was a strong depth piece along the offensive front for Ohio State’s 2026 class. However, in recent weeks Thomas started showing interest in other schools, particularly Florida State, who started making the blue-chip OT more of a priority late in his recruitment.

Ohio State needed a half to return from its bye week but the Buckeyes were able to pull away from the Penn State Nittany Lions after halftime. Julian Sayin threw more touchdowns than incomplete passes, and his receiving corps continues to practice surgery on opposing secondaries.

Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane made a thoughtful gesture after the game. Coaches and fans took notice.

Vega Ioane had a moment captured on video showing him jumping over a wall and railing to help a staffer push an equipment cart up a ramp out of Ohio Stadium.

Joel Klatt broke down the Ohio State Buckeyes win over the Penn State Nittany Lions. He examined if QB Julian Sayin should be the Heisman trophy frontrunner. Joel questioned the SEC vs. Big Ten debate regarding the Heisman between Julian Sayin and Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson.

Penn State gave itself a chance with a strong second quarter, but the Buckeyes proved their dominance in the second half.

The Big Ten battle of the week sees Penn State (3-4) attempt to stop the runaway train that is Ohio State (7-0) on Saturday.

The start time for Penn State's next game, at home against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, was confirmed on Sunday. Penn State will host the Hoosiers on Saturday, November 8 at 12:00 p.m.. The game will air on Fox with Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt on the call for a Penn State game for a second week in a row.

Terry Smith vows to take Penn State’s passing game vertical after the loss, as Brohm rises to favorite in the Nittany Lions’ coaching search.