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MC&J: Picks against the spread for every Big Ten team this weekend
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Four more teams in the conference means there are even more games to pick!
MC&J is back for yet another season.
What year is this? I just know we have been going at least 10 years. Last year saw us post a record that was over .500, so hopefully those picks were helpful to those in Ohio who were placing bets in the first year of legal sports gambling in the state.
For those new to the program, picks articles are posted on Thursdays and Fridays. Normally the national picks are on Thursday and Big Ten picks follow on Friday, but that schedule isn’t concrete since there are occasionally weeks — like this one — where the Big Ten has some teams playing on Thursday.
Here’s to another profitable season of picks!
Last year ATS: 133-120-2 (71-73-2 National, 62-47 B1G)
Howard v. Rutgers (-36.5) - Thursday 8/29 6:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Rutgers could be solid this year with workhorse running back Kyle Monangai and Minnesota transfer quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis. Last year the Scarlet Knights won seven games and this season should win just as many, if not more.
It’s hard to see Howard staying inside the number here.
Rutgers 51, Howard 10
North Carolina (-1.5) v. Minnesota - Thursday 8/29 8:00 p.m. ET - FOX
Minnesota must be the official team for Week 1’s Thursday night game on FOX, since this will be the third time in the last four seasons the Golden Gophers have opened up the season on Thursday on the network. Darius Taylor has the look of the next solid Minnesota running back, but his status is up in the air for this game due to a leg injury.
With Drake Maye now in the NFL, Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson and Conner Harrell will be competing to be the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. One thing that will make the job easier for both quarterbacks is running back Omarion Hampton, who rushed for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2023. Hampton should have a better performance than last year against the Golden Gophers, when he ran for just 46 yards in the loss.
North Carolina wins a tight game in Minneapolis.
North Carolina 24, Minnesota 20
Eastern Illinois v. Illinois (-27.5) - Thursday 8/29 9:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
While Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo aren’t walking through that door for Eastern Illinois, the Panthers don’t have that bad of a team. Last year they forced 25 turnovers and have a veteran quarterback and running back returning for another season.
I could see Eastern Illinois hang around in this one since the Fighting Illini have next week off before taking on Kansas.
Illinois 34, Eastern Illinois 17
Florida Atlantic v. Michigan State (-13.5) - Friday 8/30 7:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Michigan State will enter this season with something to look forward to, unlike last year when they were mired in the Mel Tucker scandal. This will be Jonathan Smith’s first game as head coach of the Spartans, and he brought quarterback Aidan Chiles with him from Oregon State.
Even though Florida Atlantic has an experienced quarterback in Marshall transfer Cam Fancher, Michigan State is a little too deep and has a little more talent in this one.
Michigan State 38, Florida Atlantic 20
Western Michigan v. Wisconsin (-23.5) - Friday 8/30 9:00 p.m. ET - FS1
Luke Fickell is hoping his second year in Madison goes better than his first. The Badgers went 7-6 last year, including a stretch in the middle of the season when they lost four of five games. One thing that really hurt Wisconsin was the loss of running back Chez Mellusi to injury. The former Clemson running back was averaging six yards per carry before he was injured in the Purdue game.
Joining Mellusi in the backfield is Miami transfer quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who should thrive in Phil Longo’s passing offense. The Badgers should be able to start the season with an easy win over a Western Michigan team that was 4-8 in Lance Taylor’s first season as head coach.
Wisconsin needs a couple strong performances before Alabama visits Camp Randall in a couple weeks.
Wisconsin 42, Western Michigan 14
No. 8 Penn State (-8.5) v. West Virginia - 12:00 p.m. ET - FOX
Last year to open up the season, West Virginia hung around Penn State for the first half in State College before the Nittany Lions started to pull away. This year’s game is going to have a little different environment since it’ll be played at noon in Morgantown. Neal Brown has a team that can contend for the Big 12 title behind quarterback Garrett Greene.
Penn State returns quarterback Drew Allar and running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. It will be interesting to see if Allar targets former Ohio State receiver Julian Fleming early. The Nittany Lions could be a sleeper to make the College Football Playoff this year, but they’ll have their hands full with the Mountaineers on Saturday.
This is shaping up to be one of the best games of the weekend, and I think West Virginia takes Penn State down to the wire.
Penn State 27, West Virginia 24
Illinois State v. No. 25 Iowa (-22.5) -12:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Not only did Iowa toss Brian Ferentz in the trash, Kirk Ferentz won’t be coaching in this game since he’ll be serving a one-game suspension for a recruiting violation. It would be hilarious if without a Ferentz in the mix, the Hawkeyes go out and score 50-60 points. Back for Iowa at quarterback is Cade McNamara, who suffered a season-ending injury early in the season.
I know Iowa has had some issues with FCS foes in the past, but this feels like it could be a different Hawkeye squad since they have former Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester at offensive coordinator. Iowa could be a sleeper this year since they always have one of the stingiest defenses in the country.
Iowa 34, Illinois State 7
UConn v. Maryland (-20.5) - 12:00 p.m. ET - FS1
Maryland has routinely taken care of business in the non-conference before stepping into their Big Ten schedule. Mike Locksley has provided some stability to the program, leading the Terrapins to at least seven wins in each of the last three years. Billy Edwards Jr. takes over for Taulia Tagovailoa at quarterback and should put up some big numbers in the opener against a UConn squad that isn’t very good.
Maryland 44, UConn 14
Indiana State v. Purdue (-33.5) - 12:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Indiana State was 1-10 last season. Purdue beat the Sycamores 56-0 in 2022. We are likely to see a similar result this year.
Purdue 52, Indiana State 3
Florida International v. Indiana (-21.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
It’s a new era in Bloomington. The Hoosiers hired Curt Cignetti from James Madison, and he has the Hoosiers thinking like they are winners. Indiana brought in Kurtis Rourke from Ohio to try and solidify their quarterback position. Rourke has thrown 50 touchdown passes in his college career so far.
Can’t say I’m a huge fan of laying three touchdowns and the hook with the Hoosiers, but I think they’ll want to impress in Cignetti’s home debut.
Indiana 45, Florida International 17
UTEP v. Nebraska (-27.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - FOX
Matt Rhule may be changing the culture at Nebraska, but I’m going to need to see it on a more consistent basis before I start believing the hype. There likely will be some jitters for freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola in his first start for the Cornhuskers, so I’ll side with UTEP not getting completely blown out in Lincoln.
Nebraska 41, UTEP 21
Miami (OH) v. Northwestern (-2.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
These teams played back in 2022, with the RedHawks winning 17-14 in Evanston. David Braun is coming off his first season as Northwestern head coach, finishing with an 8-5 record and a win over Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. I’m not sure I see as much success for the Wildcats this year, especially since they won’t have a true home with Ryan Field being renovated.
Chuck Martin is coming off his best season in Oxford, as Miami won 11 games last year. What makes the season even more impressive is they did it without Brett Gabbert, who was injured in October against Toledo.
Gabbert leads the RedHawks to their second upset of Northwestern in the last three seasons.
Miami (OH) 24, Northwestern 20
Idaho v. No. 3 Oregon (-44.5) - 7:30 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Idaho is a really solid FCS team. Too bad this game wasn’t in Moscow, since it would be so much fun to see this game in the Kibbie Dome. Last year the Vandals made the FCS playoff, losing to Albany in a quarterfinal. While I don’t have any designs on them springing the upset, I think they could frustrate the Ducks just enough.
Oregon will take on Boise State next week, followed by games against Oregon State and UCLA. Since we have a long season ahead of us, I could see Dan Lanning pulling his starters after they build a comfortable lead. Oregon wins by 38-42 points.
Oregon 55, Idaho 14
Fresno State v. No. 9 Michigan (-21.5) - 7:30 p.m. ET - NBC
It’ll be interesting to see how this season goes for Michigan after they sold their soul for a national title. Gone are head coach Jim Harbaugh, starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and a number of starters on both sides of the football. While there won’t be a huge change in philosophy under Sherrone Moore, it will likely take some time for presumed starting quarterback Alex Orji and the rest of the new starters to find their footing.
Fresno State already has experience heading into Big Ten territory and leaving with a victory, as they defeated Purdue last year to open up the season. The Bulldogs were thrown a curveball when Jeff Tedford resigned due to health reasons, leaving Tim Skipper as the interim coach. Fresno State has a veteran team so they won’t totally wilt in Ann Arbor, and they stay within shouting distance of the Wolverines.
Michigan 31, Fresno State 13
UCLA (-14.5) v. Hawai’i - 7:30 p.m. ET - CBS
After Chip Kelly decided to take Ohio State’s offensive coordinator job, the Bruins promoted DeShaun Foster to take over for Kelly. What could make UCLA even more interesting this year is adding Eric Bienemy to the staff as offensive coordinator. Ethan Garbers is a veteran quarterback, while T.J. Harden can make some noise on the ground.
Hawai’i won their first game of the season, but I’m not putting much stock in a win over Delaware State. Timmy Chang may be a hero at the school from his time as a player, but he doesn’t really move the needle much for me when it comes to coaching.
Hawai’i usually struggles against power conference teams with a pulse, and I don’t see that changing against UCLA on Saturday.
UCLA 38, Hawai’i 17
Weber State v. Washington (-26.5) - 11:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Much like Michigan, Washington lost their head coach, quarterback, and plenty of talent after the national championship game. I’m a little more optimistic on what we’ll see from the Huskies in their first game of the 2024 season.
Replacing Michael Penix Jr. is Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers, who put up some big numbers in Starkville. Don’t sleep on running back Jonah Coleman, who came with new head coach Jedd Fisch from Arizona.
Washington wins by at least four touchdowns.
Washington 45, Weber State 13
No. 13 USC v. No. 23 LSU (-4.5) - Sunday 9/1 7:30 p.m. ET - ABC
Brian Kelly against Lincoln Riley feels like it is guaranteed to produce shenanigans. Both teams were all offense, no defense last year, and I’m not expecting that to change to start the 2024 season. The Trojans and Tigers will be replacing Heisman Trophy quarterbacks, but Miller Moss was able to gain some confidence with an impressive performance in USC’s bowl game. LSU will counter with Garrett Nussmeier.
I have a little more confidence in LSU’s ability to field a defense than I am with USC right now. The Tigers should be a factor in the SEC even though they have a lot to replace, while I can’t say I think USC will make much noise in the Big Ten in 2024.
In a game that is back-and-forth for a bit, LSU eventually makes a few stops to earn a 7-10 point win.
LSU 38, USC 28
Akron v. No. 2 Ohio State (-49.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - CBS
Should Ohio State be favored by this much? Yes. The Buckeyes are that good and Akron is just as bad. I can’t say I’m still comfortable laying this many points, though.
The new clock rules that took effect last year cut down on game times and made spreads like this even tougher to stomach. With all the talent the Buckeyes have on offense, they can pretty much name their score, while the defense is so stingy they have the ability to keep their opponents from scoring double figures nearly every time out.
For those that are thinking of laying the chalk, there is a new reason that could help you out. With the expanded playoff, coaches will have to make sure backups are ready to step on the field if needed. Unlike past years when coaches might have kept things vanilla in blowouts, that might change since they want backups running the regular offense so they have a handle on it. We’ll likely see Devin Brown at quarterback for Ohio State and could even see Lincoln Keinholtz, Julian Sayin, or Air Noland on the field if the score gets really out of hand.
I just think 50 points is a hair too much to be laying in this game. The Buckeyes don’t play anyone in the first month of the season, so I can’t see them doing anything too crazy until they play Iowa. Ryan Day and Chip Kelly will want to keep the good stuff under wraps until later in the season. Ohio State impresses in their opener and let the starters get some reps and build a lead before taking their foot off the gas a little bit the rest of the way.
Ohio State 48, Akron 6
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Four more teams in the conference means there are even more games to pick!
MC&J is back for yet another season.
What year is this? I just know we have been going at least 10 years. Last year saw us post a record that was over .500, so hopefully those picks were helpful to those in Ohio who were placing bets in the first year of legal sports gambling in the state.
For those new to the program, picks articles are posted on Thursdays and Fridays. Normally the national picks are on Thursday and Big Ten picks follow on Friday, but that schedule isn’t concrete since there are occasionally weeks — like this one — where the Big Ten has some teams playing on Thursday.
Here’s to another profitable season of picks!
Last year ATS: 133-120-2 (71-73-2 National, 62-47 B1G)
B1G games (all games Saturday unless noted):
Howard v. Rutgers (-36.5) - Thursday 8/29 6:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Rutgers could be solid this year with workhorse running back Kyle Monangai and Minnesota transfer quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis. Last year the Scarlet Knights won seven games and this season should win just as many, if not more.
It’s hard to see Howard staying inside the number here.
Rutgers 51, Howard 10
North Carolina (-1.5) v. Minnesota - Thursday 8/29 8:00 p.m. ET - FOX
Minnesota must be the official team for Week 1’s Thursday night game on FOX, since this will be the third time in the last four seasons the Golden Gophers have opened up the season on Thursday on the network. Darius Taylor has the look of the next solid Minnesota running back, but his status is up in the air for this game due to a leg injury.
With Drake Maye now in the NFL, Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson and Conner Harrell will be competing to be the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. One thing that will make the job easier for both quarterbacks is running back Omarion Hampton, who rushed for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2023. Hampton should have a better performance than last year against the Golden Gophers, when he ran for just 46 yards in the loss.
North Carolina wins a tight game in Minneapolis.
North Carolina 24, Minnesota 20
Eastern Illinois v. Illinois (-27.5) - Thursday 8/29 9:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
While Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo aren’t walking through that door for Eastern Illinois, the Panthers don’t have that bad of a team. Last year they forced 25 turnovers and have a veteran quarterback and running back returning for another season.
I could see Eastern Illinois hang around in this one since the Fighting Illini have next week off before taking on Kansas.
Illinois 34, Eastern Illinois 17
Florida Atlantic v. Michigan State (-13.5) - Friday 8/30 7:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Michigan State will enter this season with something to look forward to, unlike last year when they were mired in the Mel Tucker scandal. This will be Jonathan Smith’s first game as head coach of the Spartans, and he brought quarterback Aidan Chiles with him from Oregon State.
Even though Florida Atlantic has an experienced quarterback in Marshall transfer Cam Fancher, Michigan State is a little too deep and has a little more talent in this one.
Michigan State 38, Florida Atlantic 20
Western Michigan v. Wisconsin (-23.5) - Friday 8/30 9:00 p.m. ET - FS1
Luke Fickell is hoping his second year in Madison goes better than his first. The Badgers went 7-6 last year, including a stretch in the middle of the season when they lost four of five games. One thing that really hurt Wisconsin was the loss of running back Chez Mellusi to injury. The former Clemson running back was averaging six yards per carry before he was injured in the Purdue game.
Joining Mellusi in the backfield is Miami transfer quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who should thrive in Phil Longo’s passing offense. The Badgers should be able to start the season with an easy win over a Western Michigan team that was 4-8 in Lance Taylor’s first season as head coach.
Wisconsin needs a couple strong performances before Alabama visits Camp Randall in a couple weeks.
Wisconsin 42, Western Michigan 14
No. 8 Penn State (-8.5) v. West Virginia - 12:00 p.m. ET - FOX
Last year to open up the season, West Virginia hung around Penn State for the first half in State College before the Nittany Lions started to pull away. This year’s game is going to have a little different environment since it’ll be played at noon in Morgantown. Neal Brown has a team that can contend for the Big 12 title behind quarterback Garrett Greene.
Penn State returns quarterback Drew Allar and running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. It will be interesting to see if Allar targets former Ohio State receiver Julian Fleming early. The Nittany Lions could be a sleeper to make the College Football Playoff this year, but they’ll have their hands full with the Mountaineers on Saturday.
This is shaping up to be one of the best games of the weekend, and I think West Virginia takes Penn State down to the wire.
Penn State 27, West Virginia 24
Illinois State v. No. 25 Iowa (-22.5) -12:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Not only did Iowa toss Brian Ferentz in the trash, Kirk Ferentz won’t be coaching in this game since he’ll be serving a one-game suspension for a recruiting violation. It would be hilarious if without a Ferentz in the mix, the Hawkeyes go out and score 50-60 points. Back for Iowa at quarterback is Cade McNamara, who suffered a season-ending injury early in the season.
I know Iowa has had some issues with FCS foes in the past, but this feels like it could be a different Hawkeye squad since they have former Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester at offensive coordinator. Iowa could be a sleeper this year since they always have one of the stingiest defenses in the country.
Iowa 34, Illinois State 7
UConn v. Maryland (-20.5) - 12:00 p.m. ET - FS1
Maryland has routinely taken care of business in the non-conference before stepping into their Big Ten schedule. Mike Locksley has provided some stability to the program, leading the Terrapins to at least seven wins in each of the last three years. Billy Edwards Jr. takes over for Taulia Tagovailoa at quarterback and should put up some big numbers in the opener against a UConn squad that isn’t very good.
Maryland 44, UConn 14
Indiana State v. Purdue (-33.5) - 12:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Indiana State was 1-10 last season. Purdue beat the Sycamores 56-0 in 2022. We are likely to see a similar result this year.
Purdue 52, Indiana State 3
Florida International v. Indiana (-21.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
It’s a new era in Bloomington. The Hoosiers hired Curt Cignetti from James Madison, and he has the Hoosiers thinking like they are winners. Indiana brought in Kurtis Rourke from Ohio to try and solidify their quarterback position. Rourke has thrown 50 touchdown passes in his college career so far.
Can’t say I’m a huge fan of laying three touchdowns and the hook with the Hoosiers, but I think they’ll want to impress in Cignetti’s home debut.
Indiana 45, Florida International 17
UTEP v. Nebraska (-27.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - FOX
Matt Rhule may be changing the culture at Nebraska, but I’m going to need to see it on a more consistent basis before I start believing the hype. There likely will be some jitters for freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola in his first start for the Cornhuskers, so I’ll side with UTEP not getting completely blown out in Lincoln.
Nebraska 41, UTEP 21
Miami (OH) v. Northwestern (-2.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
These teams played back in 2022, with the RedHawks winning 17-14 in Evanston. David Braun is coming off his first season as Northwestern head coach, finishing with an 8-5 record and a win over Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. I’m not sure I see as much success for the Wildcats this year, especially since they won’t have a true home with Ryan Field being renovated.
Chuck Martin is coming off his best season in Oxford, as Miami won 11 games last year. What makes the season even more impressive is they did it without Brett Gabbert, who was injured in October against Toledo.
Gabbert leads the RedHawks to their second upset of Northwestern in the last three seasons.
Miami (OH) 24, Northwestern 20
Idaho v. No. 3 Oregon (-44.5) - 7:30 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Idaho is a really solid FCS team. Too bad this game wasn’t in Moscow, since it would be so much fun to see this game in the Kibbie Dome. Last year the Vandals made the FCS playoff, losing to Albany in a quarterfinal. While I don’t have any designs on them springing the upset, I think they could frustrate the Ducks just enough.
Oregon will take on Boise State next week, followed by games against Oregon State and UCLA. Since we have a long season ahead of us, I could see Dan Lanning pulling his starters after they build a comfortable lead. Oregon wins by 38-42 points.
Oregon 55, Idaho 14
Fresno State v. No. 9 Michigan (-21.5) - 7:30 p.m. ET - NBC
It’ll be interesting to see how this season goes for Michigan after they sold their soul for a national title. Gone are head coach Jim Harbaugh, starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and a number of starters on both sides of the football. While there won’t be a huge change in philosophy under Sherrone Moore, it will likely take some time for presumed starting quarterback Alex Orji and the rest of the new starters to find their footing.
Fresno State already has experience heading into Big Ten territory and leaving with a victory, as they defeated Purdue last year to open up the season. The Bulldogs were thrown a curveball when Jeff Tedford resigned due to health reasons, leaving Tim Skipper as the interim coach. Fresno State has a veteran team so they won’t totally wilt in Ann Arbor, and they stay within shouting distance of the Wolverines.
Michigan 31, Fresno State 13
UCLA (-14.5) v. Hawai’i - 7:30 p.m. ET - CBS
After Chip Kelly decided to take Ohio State’s offensive coordinator job, the Bruins promoted DeShaun Foster to take over for Kelly. What could make UCLA even more interesting this year is adding Eric Bienemy to the staff as offensive coordinator. Ethan Garbers is a veteran quarterback, while T.J. Harden can make some noise on the ground.
Hawai’i won their first game of the season, but I’m not putting much stock in a win over Delaware State. Timmy Chang may be a hero at the school from his time as a player, but he doesn’t really move the needle much for me when it comes to coaching.
Hawai’i usually struggles against power conference teams with a pulse, and I don’t see that changing against UCLA on Saturday.
UCLA 38, Hawai’i 17
Weber State v. Washington (-26.5) - 11:00 p.m. ET - Big Ten Network
Much like Michigan, Washington lost their head coach, quarterback, and plenty of talent after the national championship game. I’m a little more optimistic on what we’ll see from the Huskies in their first game of the 2024 season.
Replacing Michael Penix Jr. is Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers, who put up some big numbers in Starkville. Don’t sleep on running back Jonah Coleman, who came with new head coach Jedd Fisch from Arizona.
Washington wins by at least four touchdowns.
Washington 45, Weber State 13
No. 13 USC v. No. 23 LSU (-4.5) - Sunday 9/1 7:30 p.m. ET - ABC
Brian Kelly against Lincoln Riley feels like it is guaranteed to produce shenanigans. Both teams were all offense, no defense last year, and I’m not expecting that to change to start the 2024 season. The Trojans and Tigers will be replacing Heisman Trophy quarterbacks, but Miller Moss was able to gain some confidence with an impressive performance in USC’s bowl game. LSU will counter with Garrett Nussmeier.
I have a little more confidence in LSU’s ability to field a defense than I am with USC right now. The Tigers should be a factor in the SEC even though they have a lot to replace, while I can’t say I think USC will make much noise in the Big Ten in 2024.
In a game that is back-and-forth for a bit, LSU eventually makes a few stops to earn a 7-10 point win.
LSU 38, USC 28
Akron v. No. 2 Ohio State (-49.5) - 3:30 p.m. ET - CBS
Should Ohio State be favored by this much? Yes. The Buckeyes are that good and Akron is just as bad. I can’t say I’m still comfortable laying this many points, though.
The new clock rules that took effect last year cut down on game times and made spreads like this even tougher to stomach. With all the talent the Buckeyes have on offense, they can pretty much name their score, while the defense is so stingy they have the ability to keep their opponents from scoring double figures nearly every time out.
For those that are thinking of laying the chalk, there is a new reason that could help you out. With the expanded playoff, coaches will have to make sure backups are ready to step on the field if needed. Unlike past years when coaches might have kept things vanilla in blowouts, that might change since they want backups running the regular offense so they have a handle on it. We’ll likely see Devin Brown at quarterback for Ohio State and could even see Lincoln Keinholtz, Julian Sayin, or Air Noland on the field if the score gets really out of hand.
I just think 50 points is a hair too much to be laying in this game. The Buckeyes don’t play anyone in the first month of the season, so I can’t see them doing anything too crazy until they play Iowa. Ryan Day and Chip Kelly will want to keep the good stuff under wraps until later in the season. Ohio State impresses in their opener and let the starters get some reps and build a lead before taking their foot off the gas a little bit the rest of the way.
Ohio State 48, Akron 6
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