Ohio State vs. Nebraska 2020 Buckeyes Wire staff predictions

Ohio State is all set to host the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Noon Saturday. Our three writers provide their predictions for the game.

Contact/Follow Phil Harrison

Ohio State 42, Nebraska 17

There aren’t too many given Nebraska much of a chance in this one. I don’t either. Ohio State has been waiting to release some frustration and aggression after last year’s Fiesta Bowl and the campaign to #Fight for the season. The team has been focused, intentional, and motivated in its preparation for the season.

Many think there may be a little rust, but I don’t think you’ll see the normal feeling out period for this squad. Ohio State jumps on Nebraska early and cruises in the second half for a relatively easy victory.


Contact/Follow Mark Russell

Ohio State 54, Nebraska 17

Ohio State is on a mission. With a bad taste left from a semifinal loss to Clemson combined with a season that almost wasn’t, the Buckeyes have one thing on their mind. Anything less than a national championship will be a disappointment.

I look for the Bucks to score early and often, overwhelming Nebraska on both lines of scrimmage, with the O-line opening huge running holes and keeping Fields on his feet. On the other side of the ball, the D-line keeps relentless pressure in the Husker backfield.

Ohio State wins big and is right back in the middle of the college football playoff conversation as one of the top three teams in the country.


Contact/Follow Dan Ruppert

Ohio State 51, Nebraska 10

Ohio State will want to make a statement and prove to everyone it deserves to be in the top four teams. Like last year, Nebraska will be able to get some traction on the ground and there will be a flash here and there from their young receiving corps. However, the firepower, defensive strength, and overall team talent of Ohio State will be way too much for the Cornhuskers. Just Fields comes out and cements his name in the Heisman discussion as the Buckeyes win easily

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