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Ohio State Football: 3 bold predictions for ranked matchup with TCU

By Darrelle Thompson

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COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 7: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hits quarterback Max Bortenschlager #18 of the Maryland Terrapins in the backfield causing a fumble in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Maryland 62.14. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 7: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hits quarterback Max Bortenschlager #18 of the Maryland Terrapins in the backfield causing a fumble in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Maryland 62.14. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

1. Ohio State holds TCU to under 14 points

TCU is averaging 48.5 points per game but faces one of the toughest defenses in the country.

Ohio State’s run defense was very shaky against Oregon State but they turned things around against Rutgers. They should continue the upward trend against the Horned Frogs. Nick Bosa has been one of the best defensive players in the country and should be a Lombardi and Bednarik award finalist.

Chase Young is also on the edge disrupting plays and the talented sophomore could end up with two sacks in this game.

I think TCU will struggle to throw the ball downfield due to pressure from the Ohio State defensive line and below average quarterback play. If the Horned Frogs are not able to make the passes down the field I don’t think they will be able to run the ball effectively.

A lack of a consistent running game will make them one dimensional, and play right into the hands of the Ohio State defense.

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So those are the bold predictions that I have for Ohio State versus TCU coming your way this Saturday. Do you have any bold predictions that I missed? Comment below and let’s get ready for the Week 3 action.

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