A road trip to play Toledo, in Cleveland, the week after USC could spell trouble for the Buckeyes. This might be one of those "trap" games you always hear about. Toledo is 1-1 so far this season but has been able to score lots of points. They lost 52-31 at Purdue in their opener and then beat Colorado 54-38 at home. I'm not sure what to make out of this game.
The bad news for the Bucks:
Toledo's offense has averaged 558.5 yards and 42.5 points per game
The good news for the Bucks:
Toledo's defense has given up 493 yards per game and 45 points per game. The Rockets allowed Purdue's Ralph Bolden to run for 234 yards.
What's that mean? I really don't know but the both teams will be jacked up to play in the Browns Stadium in front of a crazy crowd. Tressel said earlier in the week that the coaching "must grow" and I can only assume he will use Pryor's legs to a greater extent today.
My Prediction:
Pryor has a huge game (over 100 yards) on the ground. Boom Herron will run for a career high, posting the highest total by a Buckeye since Beanie Wells went for 222 (that means more than 168) against Michigan in 2007. I also look for Posey, Carter, and Ballard to each catch a TD pass. Look for the Bucks to have a huge game as The Sweater shows a little more passion than usual. Ohio State big in this one 45-17.
How am I doing so far?
Game 1 Prediction Ohio State 31 Navy 17
Final OSU 31-27
Game 2 Prediction Ohio State 10 USC 35
Final USC 18-15
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