Box score for the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAF game from October 22, 2016 on ESPN. Includes all passing, rushing and receiving stats.
I've got to disagree with this statement.
Indepenent measures of defense that incorporate strength of schedule say different.
They are all pretty close on Defense.
SP+ Defensive ratings:
Iowa 1st
Penn St. 2nd
Ohio State 4th
On EPA (expected pts added) basis:
Penn St. 2nd
Iowa 4th
Ohio St. 7th
The real differentiation between these teams is on offense.