Leonardo
Posts: 4,986
Oct 3, 2010 12:24am
Ohio State coming off a tough road win at Illinois
Indiana coming off a close home loss to Michigan
12:00 kickoff
Indiana coming off a close home loss to Michigan
12:00 kickoff
believer
Posts: 8,153
Oct 3, 2010 6:53am
If the Buckeyes figure out their running game and O-Line and Pryor's injury turns out to be no big deal then Ohio State should win this one in the Shoe without any major problems. However, Indiana looks much improved and could come into the Shoe with a Michigan chip on its shoulder.
Pryor State 35
Indiana 14
Pryor State 35
Indiana 14
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 3, 2010 9:41am
I will be at this game. Looking for a 14-17 pt OSU victory.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Oct 3, 2010 10:16am
I think the Buckeyes win by 4 touchdowns....or 1 pt, nothing in between.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Oct 3, 2010 10:37am
I'm very worried about the OSU secondary. Indiana can throw the ball and OSU's secondary is the weak spot in the defense.
If OSU's front 4 can get sacks and disrupt Indiana's rhythm, then I'll feel a little better.
The OSU Oline, and running game is also a concern, but I'm not too worried about the offense, as I can see the offense switching to a more passing mode or "spread" formations and plays than we all saw yesterday.
If OSU's front 4 can get sacks and disrupt Indiana's rhythm, then I'll feel a little better.
The OSU Oline, and running game is also a concern, but I'm not too worried about the offense, as I can see the offense switching to a more passing mode or "spread" formations and plays than we all saw yesterday.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Oct 3, 2010 11:06am
I think the Illinois game will build some character for Ohio State. The first 4 games were relatively easy wins with 3 cupcakes, Illinois was hitting OSU in the mouth, which is what thye needed. Also, Illinois always seems to play tough against OSU, so yesterday's performance, while not very impressive, is not shocking to me.
I see Ohio State bouncing back in the friendly confines of the Shoe and beating Indiana by about 3 scores. Indiana is not there usual horrible self, but they aren't that good either. We should carve the defense up and should be able to put a ton of pressure on Chappel.
Ohio State 40
Indiana 21
I see Ohio State bouncing back in the friendly confines of the Shoe and beating Indiana by about 3 scores. Indiana is not there usual horrible self, but they aren't that good either. We should carve the defense up and should be able to put a ton of pressure on Chappel.
Ohio State 40
Indiana 21
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Oct 3, 2010 11:08am
I am getting tired of watching Devon Torrence diving and missing tackles in all the highlights. He is awful.ptown_trojans_1;505636 wrote:I'm very worried about the OSU secondary. Indiana can throw the ball and OSU's secondary is the weak spot in the defense.
If OSU's front 4 can get sacks and disrupt Indiana's rhythm, then I'll feel a little better.
The OSU Oline, and running game is also a concern, but I'm not too worried about the offense, as I can see the offense switching to a more passing mode or "spread" formations and plays than we all saw yesterday.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Oct 3, 2010 2:03pm
wes_mantooth;505668 wrote:I am getting tired of watching Devon Torrence diving and missing tackles in all the highlights. He is awful.
+1....or what about getting beat on Post Routes.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Oct 3, 2010 3:37pm
Bucks need to show up and take care of business; no sense in looking ahead to Wisconsin now
believer
Posts: 8,153
Oct 3, 2010 3:45pm
^^^I agree. Frankly it appears that if this is to be a Buckeye "dream season" Ohio State is going to have to take care of business each week for the remainder of the season.
In my humble opinion this year there is Alabama.....and then all of the rest.
Right now OSU is the "best of the rest" but it wouldn't take much to send the Buckeyes packing to a BCS bowl other than Glendale, AZ on January 10th.
In my humble opinion this year there is Alabama.....and then all of the rest.
Right now OSU is the "best of the rest" but it wouldn't take much to send the Buckeyes packing to a BCS bowl other than Glendale, AZ on January 10th.
Cat Food Flambe'
Posts: 1,230
Oct 3, 2010 4:43pm
Would like to see the coaching staff settle on one tailback and stick with him - I think any of the top four could do the job if they could just settle into the rhythm.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Oct 3, 2010 5:22pm
Early Vegas Line is .... Buckeyes - 28
http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/teams/team-page.cfm/team/ohio-state
http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/teams/team-page.cfm/team/ohio-state
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Oct 3, 2010 5:22pm
I want to see Saine split out more. He is the 3rd best WR on the team. Put Boom at running back and stick with it, bring in Hall and Berry to give Boom some breathers but Boom has to be the main guy in the backfield.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Oct 3, 2010 5:24pm
If Saine gets more than 5 carries, the Hoosiers will cover 28 points.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Oct 3, 2010 5:28pm
OSU will need to control the ball on offense and get some pressure on Chappell. Indiana's receiving corp is very good, so are banged up secondary is gonna be tested. Sounds like the Moeller injury could be serious, so Bryant will have to step up again, maybe for awhile.
I'll take OSU by 17. 34-17
I'll take OSU by 17. 34-17
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Oct 3, 2010 5:57pm
How about we let Tressel do what he has all year long which has resulted in OSU getting W's.
OSU ran right at Illinois in the 2nd half, the Illini knew it was coming but still couldn't stop OSU from scoring.
The Buckeyes are fine and will continue to win.
BTW, Christian Bryant looks/will be the next great player for OSU from Glenville.
OSU ran right at Illinois in the 2nd half, the Illini knew it was coming but still couldn't stop OSU from scoring.
The Buckeyes are fine and will continue to win.
BTW, Christian Bryant looks/will be the next great player for OSU from Glenville.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 3, 2010 6:17pm
OSU will win by 21+
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Oct 3, 2010 8:16pm
osu45804;506143 wrote:Early Vegas Line is .... Buckeyes - 28
http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/teams/team-page.cfm/team/ohio-state
Don't see the Buckeyes covering this one. I would not be surprised to see OSU winning by 17-21 points, but I think 28 points is a bit much for a team that is a one trick pony right now .... and the pony has a bad back leg.
OSU 38
Indiana 17
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Oct 3, 2010 8:16pm
some of you guys are lot more confident than I am... Indiana from what highlights I saw yesterday seemed to be pretty impressive...
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Oct 3, 2010 8:22pm
darbypitcher22;506293 wrote:some of you guys are lot more confident than I am... Indiana from what highlights I saw yesterday seemed to be pretty impressive...
I think most are confident because its at Home, and OSU will come out fired up. Also Michigan's best secondary is not as good as OSU hurt secondary.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Oct 3, 2010 8:25pm
^^^^
that's probably a good point. I mean, I have confidence in the team, and playing in the Shoe will definately help, but unless our O line plays a lot better I think we're gonna struggle in our bigger games. Our offensive tackle play, especially against the outside pass rush MUST improve
that's probably a good point. I mean, I have confidence in the team, and playing in the Shoe will definately help, but unless our O line plays a lot better I think we're gonna struggle in our bigger games. Our offensive tackle play, especially against the outside pass rush MUST improve
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Oct 3, 2010 8:42pm
I would like to see them work on the power running game and give Pryor an light workload, but you can't do it unless you play your best running backs.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Oct 3, 2010 10:41pm
darbypitcher22;506293 wrote:some of you guys are lot more confident than I am... Indiana from what highlights I saw yesterday seemed to be pretty impressive...
They played a team yesterday with a piss poor defense.
OSU's team defense is way better than UM's defense right now.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Oct 4, 2010 12:14am
Line down to Buckeyes -23.5
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 4, 2010 8:50am
Look for that line to come down. I think OSU should win by around 2 touchdowns. Of course, I thought they'd beat Illinois by 3+ touchdowns.