Ohio at Ohio State

This game doesn't bode well for Ohio University. It is about as unwinnable a game as Coach Solich could possibly face. With his MAC opener next week vs Central Michigan, I doubt he is going to allow starters to get beaten up for four quarters in this one. His first unit last week could muster under two yards per carry last week against a mediocre Wyoming team. I certainly don't see them faring any better here. Likewise, Ohio State has a huge matchup next week vs. USC, and I don't see the Buckeyes treating this one much differently than an NFL type exhibition game. Let the starters get some work, and allow some kids to get some experience under games conditions. Shorten the game and get out without any injuries. This will be even more true given RB Beanie Wells going down in week one. The Buckeyes are 11-3 UNDER the past three seasons off a win by 21+ points including 7-0 UNDER off a home win by 28+ points. Under Jim Tressel, Ohio State is 12-1 UNDER in that situation. I think this is a short game that goes UNDER the posted total.