Ohio State Football: 3 bold predictions for ranked matchup with TCU
3. Buckeyes will rush for over 300 yards
Ohio State is averaging 300 rushing yards per game and have one of the best running back duos in the country.
Mike Weber started the season off with a 20 carry, 186 yards, three touchdown performance against Oregon State. He followed it up with a weak performance last week against the Scarlet Knights carrying the ball only 8 times for 31 yards.
JK Dobbins had a phenomenal freshman season but has started off slowly in 2018. He has just 27 carries for 147 yards and a score, but I expect him to break out in this one.
The Horned Frogs have talent on their defensive line but won’t have the depth to go toe to toe with Ohio State’s one-two combination.
When you add in freshman quarterback Tate Martell who had 8 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown last week we’re looking at three players who can take the ball and score at the drop of a dime.
One major question will be whether Martell is used exclusively in run packages and if TCU will load up the box when he comes in for Haskins.
Expect the Buckeyes to run all over the TCU defense in this game.