Ohio State Football: 3 bold predictions for Army matchup

By Jesse Smith | Sep 15, 2017

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 09: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates after scoring a 6-yard rushing touchdown during the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ohio Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

1. J.K. Dobbins, Mike Weber both run for over 100 yards

Freshman J.K. Dobbins and sophomore Mike Weber combined for 16 rushing attempts for 101 yards and 1 touchdown. That is a clip of 6.3 yards a rush, why didn’t they get more carries you ask? I don’t have that answer, while the passing game was living a lot to be imagined the running game was pretty solid when given the chance.

With the struggles of the passing game they will lean on Dobbins and Weber to quiet down the panic in Columbus. I won’t be shocked if both backs get at least 16 rushes a piece on Saturday.

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Army is only giving up an average of 92.5 yards during the first two games, but they haven’t played a team the caliber of Ohio State. So I expect Dobbins and Weber left, right, center all afternoon against the Black Knights. It’s going to be a long night (no pun intended) for the visitors on Saturday.

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