Ohio State vs. Northwestern Big Ten Championship Game Staff Predictions
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I want to go bigger here, but I truly believe Northwestern’s defense will be able to slow down the Buckeyes offense more than what we’ve seen with other teams. The team is disciplined, well-coached, and will have a chip on its shoulder.
Still, Ohio State has too much skill to be held down. Eventually, all that speed and athleticism is going to break the will of a Northwestern team that just doesn’t have the horses to stay with one of the most talented, future NFL-laden rosters in the country. The Buckeyes win and are off to the College Football Playoff.