COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — No. 3 Ohio State beat No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in one of the biggest games of the college football season.

The Buckeyes defense did not allow a touchdown until 29 seconds left in the game and didn’t give up a third-down conversion until 45 seconds left. Penn State finished 1-for-16 on third down.

Ohio State’s offense did just enough to get past the Nittany Lions capped off by a late fourth-quarter touchdown from quarterback Kyle McCord to Marvin Harrison Jr. with four minutes left in the game to put OSU up by two possessions.

McCord finished 22-of-35 for 286 yards with 162 of those yards going to Harrison, who had 11 catches with 10 going for a first down. Harrison is the first receiver in Ohio State history to record five games of 160+ receiving yards.

Below are live updates from this clash between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions.

  • Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord drops back to pass against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, center, scores a touchdown past Penn State defensive back Jaylen Reed during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, right, celebrates his touchdown with teammates Cade Stover, left, and Donovan Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Penn State defensive back Johnny Dixon, right, sacks Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton, left, tries to get away from Ohio State defensive back Sonny Styles during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 21: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the second quarter of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 21: Josh Proctor #41 of the Ohio State Buckeyes signals for fourth down after the Ohio State Buckeyes make a stop against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second quarter of a game at Ohio Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 21: Miyan Williams #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

1st Quarter

  • Ohio State forces a 3 and out
  • Buckeyes drive methodically down the field but get stopped inside the red zone. Jayden Fielding’s 33-yard field goal is good. OSU leads 3-0
  • Penn State drives into OSU territory and Nittany Lions settle for a 40-yard field goal
  • End 1st Quarter: Penn State 3 Ohio State 3

2nd Quarter

  • A Penn State defensive touchdown on a strip sack is called back for holding by the Nittany Lions. OSU automatic first down on the Penn State 16-yard line
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. makes a catch through pass interference on 3rd and 10
  • Miyan Williams scores the first touchdown of the game on a 2-yard run. Ohio State leads 10-3 with 7:31 left in the 2nd quarter
  • Penn State connects on a 41-yard field goal. Ohio State leads 10-6 with 4:16 left in the 2nd quarter
  • Half: Ohio State 10 Penn State 6

3rd Quarter

  • 3 punts to start the 3rd quarter, including two 3 and outs forced by OSU’s defense. Penn State is 0-for-9 on third down
  • Kyle McCord connects with Marvin Harrison Jr. for 16 yards and Cade Stover for 30 yards. OSU facing 3rd and goal at the one-yard line
  • Ohio State turns the ball over on downs after a one-yard loss and pass that was stopped for no gain
  • Penn State’s punt touches Lorenzo Styles foot and the Nittany Lions recover near midfield
  • End 3rd quarter: Ohio State 10 Penn State 6

4th Quarter

  • Penn State goes 3 and out thanks in part to a sack by defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau
  • McCord hits Harrison for a 28-yard gain followed by a 25-yard pass to Stover
  • Ohio State settles for a field goal. Buckeyes lead 13-6 with 9:03 left
  • McCord hits Harrison for a touchdown on third down and OSU leads 20-6
  • OSU gives up its first TD with 29 seconds left and recovers the onside kick to win the game
  • Final: Ohio State 20 Penn State 12