Meanwhile in Columbus, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard was explaining Saturday how much he's looking forward to the Buckeyes' trip to Penn State. Howard, who played high school football at Pennsylvania's Downingtown West High, said he's "stoked" for the game.

Penn State's quarterback quandary ahead of Ohio State clash, a statement from Texas and the emergence of Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard lead Four Downs.

Penn State football lost its star quarterback at the end of the first half. Drew Allar appeared to injure a knee while being sacked late in the second quarter and walked gingerly to the locker room ahead of his team.