Miyan Williams, J.T. Tuimoloau, Kyle McCord and Sonny Styles are among the players we’ll be watching for in what we expect to be a convincing win for Ohio State today vs. Rutgers.
The Buckeyes will complete their season-opening five-game homestand today when they host Rutgers in a mid-afternoon clash at the Shoe. Ohio State will celebrate Homecoming and the 100th anniversary of Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes look to defeat Rutgers for the ninth straight year and remain undefeated this season.
There are reasons for that – the starters need reps too, and Day doesn’t want to unnecessarily jeopardize a comfortable win by taking the starters out too early – but I think Day should be a little less conservative in that regard if Ohio State is able to build a big lead this week. Opportunities for reserves to get extended playing time will lessen as the season progresses, but those backups need to be ready to play if injuries strike in front of them.
Iowa's defense is legit, so at least it will be fun watching C.J. Stroud and Ohio State going against that unit. But with Spencer Petras leading the charge for Iowa's offense, the Buckeyes probably won't face their next true test until Penn State.As Dan mentioned above, Ohio State's backups haven't had many opportunities to play through the first four weeks of the season, especially at quarterback.
That’s a high bar against a Big Ten opponent , but Cody Simon says shutting teams out entirely is the goal as Ohio State pursues the status of nation’s best defense. Rutgers may throw some trick plays at the Buckeyes, but the contest should be a showcase for the scarlet and gray defense nonetheless.If last week is any indication, when Williams is in the game for Ohio State, the Buckeyes are running the ball.
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