Ohio State-Penn State football live updates, games, takeaways

The first College Football Playoff rankings are just days away. But first, two of the Big Ten's top teams – the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions and the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes – meet in Happy Valley. The game features big stakes in both the Big Ten race and the CFP standings.

The Buckeyes, who lost to the No. 1 Oregon Ducks, need to win to stay atop the conference. The Nittany Lions remain undefeated despite some close results. James Franklin & Co. haven't beaten Ohio State since 2016, and Penn State's performance against the Big Ten's other blue bloods resulted in Penn State being eliminated from the conference title game and playoffs.

According to the Allstate Playoff Predictor, Penn State would have a 97% chance of making the playoffs with a win on Saturday. In the event of a loss, this drops to 76%. Meanwhile, with the loss already on their books, the Buckeyes absolutely need to win. A win against Penn State would give Ohio State an 88% chance of making the playoffs, while a loss would lower their chances to 49%.

Here are the best moments from this Big Ten showdown: