The reunion between Ryan Day and Chip Kelly at Ohio State is off to an impressive start. Day managed to bring his former college coach from UCLA to take on the role of offensive coordinator, leading to a remarkable 108 points scored by the Buckeyes in their first two games. Notably, Ohio State’s defense has held their opponents to just six points during this period.
As the Buckeyes prepare to face Marshall, their performance has been strong, although the competition thus far has not been particularly tough. Marshall comes into this matchup with a 1-1 record. They started the season with an impressive 45-3 victory over Stony Brook but struggled in a subsequent 31-14 loss to Virginia Tech.
This meeting will be the third between the two teams, with their last encounter in 2010, which Ohio State won decisively 45-7. Their previous matchup in 2004 was much closer, with Ohio State narrowly winning 27-24.
For fans looking to watch the game live:
Date: Saturday, September 21 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
TV: Fox | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)
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Key points about the upcoming match:
Ohio State is on a streak of 41 consecutive wins against unranked opponents. Despite facing lesser teams, the Buckeyes have consistently maintained their performance level. Their last defeat to an unranked team was in 2018 against Purdue.
Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been a standout performer, making his presence felt with 11 receptions for 211 yards and three touchdowns in his first two games. He made history as the first true freshman wide receiver to surpass 200 receiving yards in the initial two games, tying for fifth place with notable alumni Chris Olave and Marvin Harrison Jr. for most touchdowns by a freshman.
On Marshall’s side, they pulled off a stunning victory against a ranked opponent in their last outing, defeating No. 8 Notre Dame 26-21 during the 2022 season. Despite the odds against them, they should not be underestimated.
Predicting the outcome, while a sudden upset by Marshall is possible, it’s expected that Ohio State will continue its dominant form. Given that the Buckeyes have yet to allow a touchdown and have maintained their scoring capabilities, the forecast is for another significant win. Pick: Ohio State -40.5.