The season schedule preview has reached maybe the toughest test of 2020 for the Ohio State Buckeyes and their national title hopes -- Oct. 24 at Penn State. On this big Wednesday podcast, Doug Lesmerises is joined by Penn State writer Bob Flounders of PennLive.com for an in-depth look at the Nittany Lions. There's All-American linebacker Micah Parsons on defense, quarterback Sean Clifford on offense and what the future holds for coach James Franklin. Also, what will it mean for this OSU road trip if there aren't fans in the stands at Beaver Stadium, or if the crowd is limited? Then Doug, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means look at the Nittany Lions from the Buckeyes' perspective: -- Could Ohio State lose at Penn State this season and still win the national title? -- Where does Penn State rank among the best programs in the country? The guys debate them in the top seven. -- Is Penn State recruiting at a level that can keep the Nittany Lions competitive with Ohio State? -- And what if Justin Fields had maintained his original recruiting commitment to Penn State? There's a lot here, and you should enjoy all of it. If you care about Ohio State, this is the Big Ten opponent you should know the most about, and you'll be more informed about the Nittany Lions after this. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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