Ohio State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. UNLV in Week 4

1. J.K. Dobbins records first 100-100 game

You can’t stop J.K. Dobbins, you can only wish to contain him.

After committing to play for Urban Meyer’s squad less than a year ago, Dobbins has become the first true freshman running back to start for the Ohio State Buckeyes since Maurice Clarett in 2002.

And for good reason.

In his first three games as the Buckeyes’ lead back, Dobbins is averaging almost 150 yards per game on 55 carries and has taken three to the house.

But one area of Dobbins’ game that could use some work is his pass-catching ability.

So far in his Buckeye career, Dobbins has only caught three passes for 23 yards.

While a 7.7 yard average per catch is impressive, the volume doesn’t exactly strike fear in the hearts of opposing defensive coordinators.

But in the team’s Week 4 game against UNLV this will all change.

UNLV is sure to crowd the line of scrimmage in an attempt to prevent Dobbins from gaining yards between the tackles.

But a player like Dobbins will surely still get his as a rusher and could cruise to 100 rushing yards with ease.

Though a victory is more or less guaranteed for Urban Meyer’s squad against the incredibly over-matched UNLV Rebels squad, it does give him a golden opportunity to get an extensive look at Dobbins as a receiver out of the backfield.

Whether as a shovel pass, a wheel route, or as a receiver lined up in the slot, Dobbins could get multiple passes thrown his way on Saturday.

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When the ball’s in Dobbins’ hands, he becomes almost like a kick returner, weaving through traffic and fighting for extra yards after the catch and in Ohio State’s matchup with UNLV, it could be the first time he records both 100 yards rushing and 100 yards receiving in the same game.