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No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (-39.5) vs. Marshall | over/under 52.5
Game Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12 noon ET
Location: Columbus, Ohio
TV: Fox
Radio: 97.1 FM/1460 AM
I am not one who is worried about the week off derailing Ohio State’s momentum built up over the past six quarters of play. I believe that there is just something different about this team’s — and coaching staff’s — approach this season; something sharper, more focused, less distracted.
Marshall currently has the fourth-best pressure grade in FBS according to Pro Football Focus, but they also have 24 missed tackles through two games, including 18 against Va Tech. So, I imagine that we are going to see some big chunk plays today, and OSU will have six plays of 35 yards or more, including one coming from the legs of Will Howard.
I actually think that the Buckeye quarterback will run for a pair of touchdowns — one designed, one scrambling — and will throw for a pair as well
In addition to all of the blown tackles against Virginia Tech, Marshall allowed 208 yards on the ground to the Hokies. I think that TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins will combine for more than that themselves, with each going over 100 yards rushing, and both having runs of 35+ yards.
Their starting quarterback Stone Earle was 13-for-36, 131 yards, 1 TD, and 1 interception against Va Tech. Not numbers that will make you excited… unless you are Ohio State’s defense. I think the Buckeyes continue their streak and will end their non-conference slate without having given up a touchdown.
Matt’s Predictions: Ohio State 52, Marshall 3
Will Howard: 2 rushing TDs, 2 passing TDs
OSU Offense: Six plays of 35 yards or more
TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins: At least 100 yards rushing and 35+ yards play each
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