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Game Thread tOSU vs. Kent State, Sept 13th @ 12pm ET, ABC or ESPN2

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Not going to post a prediction, because...well...that just hasn't worked so far lol.

That being said, here is a list of things I want to see this week:

- Kwon getting the start at Mike. I understand Curtis has played pretty well against the run, but if I have to see him drop in coverage anymore, I'm going to lose it. Time for the young Buck to get some experience.

- All of the RBs getting carries. As I mentioned before, I find it extremely hard to believe that we don't have a short yardage back....Rod Smith & Brionte Dunn, this is geared towards you. All of the talk about the great camp they each had, it's time to show it on the field....at least give them the opportunity.

- Screens, screens & more screens. Even if the OL can't execute one, with all the talk about how good the WRs can block, put it to use....

- Johnnie Dixon getting significant PT.....no doubt the kid has the talent & even if he is a little raw, I don't think a solid amount of PT against Kent State is going to hurt.

- Taking the points on 4th & short on the opponent's side of the 50 (provided they're in FG range). Nuernberger has a strong leg & I think he's going to be a good one by the time he leaves. Time to build his confidence back up after an ugly first game in The Shoe.

- A large lead in the second half, which provides time for Cardale to get some PT. No doubt JT took a beating last week, god forbid something happens to him, I'd like Cardale to have some game reps under his belt and I don't mean just running the ball....

That's all for now....I may add to the list as the week goes on.
 
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Like most I see this game completely over by halftime.

I don't think we shut them out - even though we NEED to - but they will find the endzone and account for a max of 13 points (busted coverage allows them to get into FG range a few times).

Buckeye Nation will get a Cardale Jones sighting by late 3rd quarter. If Urban plans on keeping JT as the starting QB, I don't see JT getting pulled at half. Most of the 3rd quarter will be hand-offs and plays to get the RB corps (mostly Rod and Samuel).

Elliott finds the endzone 2-3 times. Huerman will make some big plays and score. Wilson and Devin both tack on a TD. Nuernberger gets his grove with 3-4 field goals. The backups will also find the endzone and this game will be completely out of hand when the 4th quarter ends.

59-13.
 
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The bad thing is that when this one is over, we won't know if the Bucks are better in any of the areas they need to improve in. Ohio State is just more talented on both sides of the ball and will win.

It wouldn't surprise me if they come out flat against Kent St and have an underwhelming first qtr or so. Noon game, coming off a loss, some meh attitude - I've seen it before.
 
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