Game 3- #2 Ohio State (2-0) vs. Ohio Bobcats (1-1)

Where: Ohio Stadium
When: Noon EST
TV: Big Ten Network

Are we missing something here? First, in what usually a less-than-stellar opening game under Jim Tressel, the Buckeyes committed murder in the Shoe on a Thursday night. Then the greatest miracle of them all happened: OSU outplayed their opponent in a big time game AND came out with a victory (an ass kicking is more like it). Again I ask: am I missing something? Aren't the undefeated Bucks in need of a game that shakes the foundations of the fan base and make every fan question Tressel's play calling and if Pryor really is a quarterback or not? This might be that game if history shows us anything.

The Ohio University Bobcats = a huge thorn in the side of the Buckeyes. In both 1999 and 2008, the last two meetings between the two in-state schools, OSU had to come back in order to beat OU in games that were sloppy, boring and quite frankly just terrible games to witness. OU features a senior QB in Boo Jackson that had quite a game against the Buckeyes in 2008 as a sophomore, yet has struggled as the full time starter this season. Boo has thrown four interceptions compared to only one touchdown, so don't expect fireworks from him on Saturday.
What can be expected is a team full of players that didn't get any offers to play for the Buckeyes to play aggressive, sound football for at least one half. I expect the Bobcats to keep this one close for awhile before the overall talent of the OSU roster takes over the game.

Pryor will have a nice day, but the running game will steal the show as both Boom Herron and Brandon Saine break off big plays and each score a touchdown. The defense will suffocate Mr. Boo and pressure him until he breaks to give Ohio State their third dominating win of the season. Some notable things to mention: OSU will NOT give up a special teams touchdown OR a big play, and I think this game will prove for the third week in a row that the Ohio State Buckeyes have the best defense in college football. Just my opinion.

Prediction:

Ohio State- 34
Ohio U- 7