Hardy's two punt returns for touchdowns set a school record and matched a Big Ten one.
As they have the whole season, Johnson and the rest of the tight end room thrived against the Minutemen.
The Nittany Lions' defense recorded its second shutout of the season.
Both the Nittany Lions and the Buckeyes are undefeated going into the matchup.
The Nittany Lions were aided by three touchdown passes from Drew Allar, as well as two punt return touchdowns from Daequan Hardy.
Tight end Khalil Dinkins and offensive lineman JB Nelson were listed as out.