College Football Week 8: 5 bold predictions
By Jordan Luth
5. Ohio State struggles, but survives once again
Yes the Buckeyes are still undefeated and yes they just won a huge road game to keep them undefeated, but aside from their game against Rutgers, Ohio State has struggled a bit in Big Ten play. They may have beaten Indiana by 21 points, but the Indiana defense held J.T Barrett to just 93 passing yards. That is a season low for him. Indiana’s defense stood tall for a long period of the game and even forced an interception. If their offense was clicking, Ohio State may have been in serious trouble.
As for this past week, the Buckeyes edged out now No. 10 Wisconsin to get a huge road win at Camp Randall. Ohio State was trailing at half time 16-6. It took a field goal in the final four minuets of the game to get to overtime. Wisconsin out gained Ohio State, they out rushed Ohio State and they controlled the ball longer then Ohio State. Ultimately, the defense that Wisconsin has prided themselves on all year is what failed them in this game.
Ohio State now travels to State College, Pennsylvania to take on Penn State. The last time that Ohio State came to Beaver Stadium it took them two overtimes to beat the Nittany Lions. After going out to a 17-0 lead, Ohio State gave up 24 straight points. That is not something Ohio State really ever does. As for this week, Ohio State should still win, but it will be more challenging than they may believe. Beaver Stadium is a tough place to play, especially for a night game. Penn State won’t back down, but I don’t think the Nittany Lions have enough to beat Ohio State.