IceBoxGopher
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Going to be a lot of Buckeye picks this week but here we go.
Gophers On SI is predicting a 41-13 Ohio State win
The Gophers rank fifth in the entire country with only 65.5 rushing yards allowed per game. It's easier said than done, but the easiest way to keep this one competitive would be making Ohio State run the football, and slow down Smith, Tate, Sayin and Klare as much as possible.
What I have seen from Minnesota's secondary so far this season makes me think they could struggle to do that. Ohio State fans rarely get to see their team play under the lights, and I think the Gophers could struggle with a young QB in a raucous road environment.
Picks and Parlays selects Ohio State, 35-7
Minnesota has shown balance on offense, but Ohio State is deeper and more physical on both sides of the ball. With Sayin performing well and the defense forcing mistakes, the Buckeyes should stay unbeaten with a decisive home win.
Dimers has Ohio State winning the game 35-11
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations. Our model gives Minnesota a win probability of 4%, while Ohio State has a win probability of 96%.
Gophers On SI is predicting a 41-13 Ohio State win
The Gophers rank fifth in the entire country with only 65.5 rushing yards allowed per game. It's easier said than done, but the easiest way to keep this one competitive would be making Ohio State run the football, and slow down Smith, Tate, Sayin and Klare as much as possible.
What I have seen from Minnesota's secondary so far this season makes me think they could struggle to do that. Ohio State fans rarely get to see their team play under the lights, and I think the Gophers could struggle with a young QB in a raucous road environment.
Picks and Parlays selects Ohio State, 35-7
Minnesota has shown balance on offense, but Ohio State is deeper and more physical on both sides of the ball. With Sayin performing well and the defense forcing mistakes, the Buckeyes should stay unbeaten with a decisive home win.
Dimers has Ohio State winning the game 35-11
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations. Our model gives Minnesota a win probability of 4%, while Ohio State has a win probability of 96%.
