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College football winners and losers: Penn State must hope it’s this year’s Ohio State

College football winners and losers: Penn State must hope it’s this year’s Ohio State By  Patrick Stevens October 28 at 8:54 PM Penn State head coach James Franklin shouts at his team as they play Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 39-38. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Breaking down the highlights and lowlights from Saturday’s college football action … A one-point loss at Ohio State wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened to Penn State this season. Now, don’t be confused. Winning is always better than losing, so the Nittany Lions’ stumble at the Horseshoe was far from the best thing that could have unfolded for Penn State’s playoff prospects. And losing after taking a 15-point lead into the fourth quarter and an 11-point advantage into the final five minutes? Not ideal. [ In shocking Penn State, Ohio State and J.T. Barrett refused to let go ] But zoom out for a mome