The prediction
Indiana has a lot to play for, especially after Ohio State was granted the opportunity to play in the 2020 Big Ten Championship game. But that was last year and the Buckeyes have a lot more to play for in the present day. It’ll be a raucous scene in Bloomington, at least to start the game for their standards, but the Bucks won’t be looking backward.
Being a night game in primetime on national television will have the Hoosiers hyped. And I think they will play the Buckeyes tough for the first few possessions. Remember, Indiana plays an odd zone defense that gave Justin Fields fits last year. I feel confident that Ryan Day and Kevin Wilson won’t be caught off guard this season.
The Hoosiers just don’t have the horses to hang with Ohio State. Indiana keeps it close early, but the stands start to empty by the middle of the third quarter as Ohio State continues to roll.
Final Score
Ohio State 48, Indiana 17
TIPICO Line
Ohio State favored by 19.5
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