Five bold predictions for Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl

Ohio State and Clemson are set to have a rematch for the ages in the Sugar Bowl. We’re throwing out five bold predictions for the game.

Ohio State will bottle up Travis Etienne on the ground

Ohio State vs. Clemson: Scouting the Tigers before the Sugar Bowl
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The Buckeyes have been very stingy against the run this year, giving up less than 100 yards total per game. OSU has a scheme that plays downhill in support against the run, and the front seven is very violent and gap sound.

Ohio State kept the wraps on Etienne on the ground last year, and look for that to be the case again in this one. The Buckeyes will have to do a better job finding the All-American back in the passing game, but he won’t get loose too often with handoffs.

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