TheKnightReport - Rutgers Football enters Ohio State game week as 18.5pt underdogs
Here's the opening spread and over/under between Rutgers Football and Ohio State this weekend.
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I would feel better with Powell playing. We also need to figure out how to stop 2 AA type players on offense as well. Curious to see if we continue to leave Melton on an island.Actually I was thinking 28+ two weeks ago but I think this can be a closer game than anyone here thought pre season. I want us to be better than just competitive.No pressure on us but good pressure . Need 2 more wins out of next 4 .
There isn’t a player in the country that can guard Harrison on an island. Fingers crossed the staff realizes that too.I would feel better with Powell playing. We also need to figure out how to stop 2 AA type players on offense as well. Curious to see if we continue to leave Melton on an island.
And that Egbuka isn't available for the game Saturday.There isn’t a player in the country that can guard Harrison on an island. Fingers crossed the staff realizes that too.
This game will be a lot closer that many in the CFB world think. The latest B1G Power Rankings has Rutgers as the #4 ranked team. Ahead of Iowa, Maryland, etc.Actually I was thinking 28+ two weeks ago but I think this can be a closer game than anyone here thought pre season. I want us to be better than just competitive.No pressure on us but good pressure . Need 2 more wins out of next 4 .
Huh?After watching the game last night, I thought OSU looked better and more unstoppable than they have in the last few weeks. Granted, our team is not Wisconsin but Braelon Allen - their #1 RB - was not able to move the ball whatsoever while he was in the game. And Monangai running the ball is 90% of our offense. Also, their DBs not turning around to block the ball against Harrison is what our DBs (Longerbeam, specifically) was doing all last week. And Harrison fought off those defenders left and right.
McCord may be a less mobile QB for the Rutgers game.
If Henderson is able to run the ball similar to Wisconsin, the point spread is reasonable.
Rutgers needs to slow the OSU running game and create 3rd and long situations.
With Henderson back, their offense looked the best it has all year yesterday. Correct that it’s nothing compared to past years but Henderson is the difference makerHuh?
This is clearly the worst OSU team in years. Very good defense but sputtering offense. They're a somewhat better version of Rutgers with a stud receiver.
This is the best chance of beating them since we've been in this conference .
Location | Spread | Total | Final Score | |
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2020 | Columbus | Ohio State (-37.5) | 62.5 | OSU - 49, Rutgers - 27 |
2019 | Piscataway | Ohio State (-52) | 63 | OSU - 56, Rutgers - 21 |
2018 | Columbus | Ohio State (-35) | 58.5 | OSU - 52, Rutgers - 3 |
2017 | Piscataway | Ohio State (-28) | 54.5 | OSU - 56, Rutgers - 0 |
2016 | Columbus | Ohio State (-39) | 59.5 | OSU - 58, Rutgers - 0 |
2015 | Piscataway | Ohio State (-21.5) | 63.5 | OSU - 49, Rutgers - 7 |
2014 | Columbus | Ohio State (-20.5) | 63.5 | OSU - 56, Rutgers - 17 |
Day said in the post game press conference Egbuka will play next week.Also have to see if Emeka Egbuka will be back for our game.
Not good news for us.Day said in the post game press conference Egbuka will play next week.
McCord is a very inaccurate thrower and prone to fumbling. Easily the worst QB since Joe Bauserman in 2011. Ohio State is punting on ~60% of drives. With that said MH Jr and Henderson are so good they can win the game despite that.Actually I was thinking 28+ two weeks ago but I think this can be a closer game than anyone here thought pre season. I want us to be better than just competitive.No pressure on us but good pressure . Need 2 more wins out of next 4 .
I would feel better with Powell playing. We also need to figure out how to stop 2 AA type players on offense as well. Curious to see if we continue to leave Melton on an island.
love your optimism but the reality is that we don't match up with them at many key positions.Huh?
This is clearly the worst OSU team in years. Very good defense but sputtering offense. They're a somewhat better version of Rutgers with a stud receiver.
This is the best chance of beating them since we've been in this conference .
McCord has a 64.1 completion percentage and 14 TD to 3 INT for 231 attempts. That is the highest completion percentage in the B1G for the top 15 passers, other than JJ McCarthy. Are you saying that his WRs make up for his deficiencies?McCord is a very inaccurate thrower and prone to fumbling. Easily the worst QB since Joe Bauserman in 2011. Ohio State is punting on ~60% of drives. With that said MH Jr and Henderson are so good they can win the game despite that.
+14 in ‘21. We were 3-1 coming in off that narrow loss at Michigan. We lost by 39.Is this lowest spread we've had against them? I remember when we were 50-point dogs.
The OSU defense might be the best in the country. Many of their fans are claiming that this is the best OSU defense since the early Tressel years.I prefer this kind of OSU team to the ones of the last handful of years. Their defense is better but their offense has taken steps back. Harrison is their top weapon.
They look more like Michigan in style this year and that style is better for us. Teams that can potentially run you out of the building with offense worry me but teams like this that can “win ugly” are a better matchup for us. An ugly game can be more competitive from our standpoint.
I think it is very good. I think it’s capable of strangling our offense which isn’t too potent and relies heavily on a ground game. Their offense isn’t as good though and can struggle and is still inconsistent at times. Right now McCord isn’t as good as Stroud.The OSU defense might be the best in the country. Many of their fans are claiming that this is the best OSU defense since the early Tressel years.
Yes, he is lucky he is throwing to two 1st round NFL WR freaks and an NFL TE because most of his balls are either high or behind. Every 6th or 7th throw is so nice you wonder how he is so bad most of the time until you watch his feet. He has terrible footwork and pocket presence (a lot of his sacks are his fault, doesn't climb the pocket... etc). So his problems are fixable, but he has looked the same all year so I'm not holding my breath on that.McCord has a 64.1 completion percentage and 14 TD to 3 INT for 231 attempts. That is the highest completion percentage in the B1G for the top 15 passers, other than JJ McCarthy. Are you saying that his WRs make up for his deficiencies?
Random thoughts: (using overall and Wisconsin for comparison (although different QB):I think it is very good. I think it’s capable of strangling our offense which isn’t too potent and relies heavily on a ground game. Their offense isn’t as good though and can struggle and is still inconsistent at times. Right now McCord isn’t as good as Stroud.
So it has the potential to be an “ugly” type of game and imo that’s a more preferable fight to one where their offense is extremely productive and potent and can run us out of the building. It doesn’t mean a lopsided score isn’t still possible but the chances are better imo with one type of matchup vs another.
Several grouchy comments from purportedly tOSU fans in this post game video, mostly at McCord (#FreeTheBackupQB!!!) :
"MCCORD had a sloppy start. And, that’s being extremely nice about it. McCord played today like we all thought he’d play like 5 games ago. McCord’s turnover led to JT being injured. He’s scared, rushed, anxiety-ridden, and he’s now getting teammates hurt. And, he’s literally getting worse with each passing week. McCord hasn’t learned anything from Day 1, hence all the mistakes today. There’s not a player on this team that can make up for how horrible McCord is at this point."
Defense has been looking good! Offense still a work in progress (McCord). Special teams play looks a bit sloppy to me. Returns missed tackles, but the good thing is they have time to get all that fixed before they go to the "big out house"
"I'm so sick of this turd of a QB we have. It driving me crazy. He sucks so bad and I'm sick of the excuses for him. 'm also tired of the media skirting the issue when they know he sucks but won't just say it directly because they are afraid oof how Ohio State will take the criticism. We literally have the entire stable of skilled guys back from last years (1st, 2nd and 3rd stringers...literally all oof them) team and they are a year older so they are better but our brain dead QB cant get them the ball with the exception of MHJ."
"Defense great. Offense great. Kyle McCord not great. Horrible decisions. Looks like he is trying to throw the game. I can’t keep quiet anymore. Bench McCord he is not a good QB and will never be drafted to NFL."
On the other hand, it looks like their starting safety got banged up vs. Wisconsin and may be out or slowed up.Day said in the post game press conference Egbuka will play next week.