Ohio State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Northwestern in Week 8

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COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 5: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes takes off on a 67-yard touchdown run in the second quarter as Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans and Josiah Scott #22 of the Michigan State Spartans give pursuit at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

2. JK Dobbins will rush for 200 yards

In a game where I think Justin Fields might struggle — Northwestern always seems to find answers for opposing teams’ best players — JK Dobbins will rise to the occasion and carry the offense, quite literally.

Fields will have a forgettable day through the air with under 250 yards and one touchdown, but Dobbins will pick him up with 200-plus rushing yards and three scores of his own. While Northwestern was able to slow Jonathan Taylor, the same won’t be said for Dobbins as he brings a little extra burst to the table this season.

For reference, Michigan State also limited Taylor, holding him under 100 yards, but struggled mightily to slow Dobbins.

The Buckeyes’ offensive line will manhandle Northwestern’s defensive front and the Ohio State running back will find huge lanes, rushing for over 200 yards.

No one is talking about Dobbins as a Heisman dark-horse, but that will change after this one as he’ll break 1,000 yards on the season and he leads the Big Ten in rushing.

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