I honestly believe Ohio state has the better QB(Boeckman) and one of the best running backs (Wells) in the nation. This matchup will take place in week 3 of the college football season. I think USC has the upperhand in this game for several reasons... #1 home game for usc, #2 usc will have played a better team (Virginia) while Ohio state plays Youngstown st and Ohio, #3 usc has 1 week off to prepare for the buckeyes. Ohio state will be playing their third game in three weeks. Since 2002 USC is 35-1 at home under Carroll. Only lose came last year Vs Stanford as an 41 point favorite (24-23). S/'02 Ohio st is 21-6 on the road under Tressel If Ohio st beats both of their first 2 opponents by 20 plus and USC wins a close game Vs Virginia, I can see The oddsmakers favoring Ohio st in this game. Since 2003 Usc has played 17 ranked opponents in the regular season going 16-1. (8-0 at home, 7-1 on the road) Ohio st has played 22 ranked opponents going 17-5. (10-2 at home, 7-3 on the road.)
My line is Ohio state-1
Better Quarterback (Ohio state) Boeckman
Better Running back (Ohio state) Wells
Better receivers (Ohio state) Hartline and Robiskie
Better Offensive Line (Ohio state) Lead by
Alex Boone Better Defensive Line (Ohio state) Lead by Lawrence Wilson Better Linebackers (Ohio state) Lead by
James Laurinaitis Better Defensive Back (Ohio state) Led by
Malcolm Jenkins Better Special teams (Ohio state) Trapasso
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