We're a little more than an hour from kickoff, and the student section is slowly filling up. The Penn State players have just taken the field for warmups, and the chants of "Let's Go State!" are already ringing through the stadium, as an electric atmosphere is expected tonight. Penn State is looking for its first win over a top-ranked opponent since 1990 with No. 1 Ohio State coming to Happy Valley tonight.

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8:25 left in the first quarter

Penn State answered Ohio State's field goal with a touchdown on its opening drive, as Rodney Kinlaw put the Nittany Lions up 7-3 with a 2-yard touchdown run. The score is the first points Ohio State has given up in the first quarter this season.

The strong play of Anthony Morelli was definitely the story of the first drive, as the Lions quarterback completed four of five passes on the drive, including a 30 yard pass to Andrew Quarless.

I'll have another update at the end of the quarter.

At the end of the first quarter

OSU 10 PSU 7

Most people, including myself, were expecting this game to be a defensive struggle, and so far that hasn't really been the case. Ohio State surrendered points in the first quarter for the first time all season, and Todd Boeckman's 60 yard pass to Ray Small was the longest play given up by Penn State all season.

Some news on the injury front: Penn State Sports Information Director Jeff Nelson informed us that safety Tony Davis will be out 2-4 weeks with appendicitis. He had his appendix removed last night.

With 8:36 left in the second quarter

OSU 17 PSU 7

Penn State has just punted the ball back to Ohio State, and the defense really needs a stop here. The Nittany Lions have not stopped the Buckeye offense yet tonight, as Ohio State has converted six of seven third down conversions, with the one failed conversion resulting in a field goal.

Ohio State's 91 yard drive to score its last touchdown was the longest drive given up by Penn State all year.

Halftime

OSU 17 PSU 7

Dan Connor is considered the leader of the Penn State defense for a reason. His interception could not have come at a better time for the Nittany Lions. Until that play, Penn State had not stopped anything Ohio State had done. The momentum shift was huge, but the offense could not capitalize.

The coaching staff's decision to punt on 4th and 2 from Ohio State's 38 yard line with a little more than 2 minutes to go is definitely a questionable one. Jeremy Boone's punt only netted 18 yards, and the Lions squandered much needed momentum.

After a promising opening drive, the Penn State offense has stalled, and with the defense struggling to stop Ohio State, it's been a pretty disappointing half for the Lions.

Much of the talk leading up to this week's game was about the effect that the crowd would have on the game, and it's pretty clear that Ohio State is not fazed by the rowdy crowd. The Buckeyes have only one false start penalty, and have been converting third downs at will, converting on 7 of 8 opportunities.

With 6:10 left in the third quarter

OSU 24 PSU 7

Tonight's attendance has just been announced: 110,134, the second largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history.

And with the exception of the Ohio State fans scattered throughout the crowd, most of them have to be pretty disappointed with Penn State's performance.

There's 6:10 left in the third quarter, and Ohio State has not yet punted. The Buckeyes continue to have their way with the Penn State defense, as both Chris and Maurice Wells have gashed the Nittany Lion rush defense, and Todd Boeckman has shown poise in the pocket, especially on third down.

At the end of the third quarter

OSU 24 PSU 10

Penn State responded to Ohio State's touchdown with a 62 yard drive that resulted in a Kevin Kelly field.

It's a two possession game right now, but Penn State still has not stopped the Buckeye offense, and Ohio State has 1st and 10 on Penn State's 47. The Buckeye offense continues to fire on all cylinders, and even though the offense looked revived on its last drive, the Nittany Lions will have no chance if the defense doesn't make a stop.

With 9:36 left in the game

OSU 34 PSU 10

Anthony Morelli just threw a pick-six to Ohio State's Malcolm Jenkins. Fans have started exiting the stadium en masse.

It's pretty safe to say that Ohio State has proved itself worthy of its top ranking. Pretty much a dominating performance by the Buckeyes in a hostile environment.

Morelli has been benched in favor of Daryll Clark.

We'll be heading down to the field in a few minutes. Check back later for more updates.