I know Ohio State has more talent and they are coming off a bye week. But here are a few reasons why I think Northwestern could make a game of this. OSU doesn’t rank in the top half of the Big Ten in any major category and is 10th in total offense. That's right, 10th. Among the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, the Buckeyes are 43rd in rushing (168.7 yards per game), 106th in passing (149.7), 97th in total offense (318.3) and tied for 68th in scoring (24.6 points per game). Not to mention, NW has a really good D-Line. To me, that adds up to the Wildcats having a shot. No one is giving them a chance. They are 7-2, and just got done beating what many thought was one of the tougher teams in the Big 10 on the road. Plus they are double digit home dogs.
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Good points, Cougar. I think ultimately, too many athletes and too much talent for OSU. Tressel just doesn't lose to teams like Northwestern. Just have the Bucknuts -4 in a teaser.Comment -
That teaser's probably not a bad play. Ultimately it would be naive of me to think NW can win, but I think there's the possibility that they could hang in there for 3-4 quarters and give me a chance to cover. Seems you have the Big 10 scoped, so I was glad to hear your thoughts. Also have Iowa and the points today. Wanted to play Illinois, but you never know what you're gonna get from that team week to week.Comment -
Yeah, I have teased Ohio State, Wisky, Michigan State, and Illinois today.
Have Iowa and the points.
G-LuckComment -
I agree that Northwestern has played well this season ie. their record, However Sutton is out Basher (QB)or however you spell it is gametime and even if isnt a 100% I have the Buckeye at -11 honestly wanted to go the other way but with the conditions Beaniew Wells and the OSU defense should follow trend here and beat them up as for Illinois they are due for a good performence with their Jeckyl /Hyde team this year as an ILLINI fan it kills me but too much talent there on offense its in Detroit but ILLINI fans travel well so it should even out I see a performance like they had against Indiana a gew weeks ago I have themn at 7 bought a point but gut says at least 10 but probably moreComment -
Tha Hook,
I wanted to play Illinois, I really did. But, as you seem to understand, you never know what team is going to show up. I think they have a good chance at a 10-17 point victory today, I just couldn't pull the trigger on that one. As for Sutton being out, yeah that hurts, but he was out last week and they beat a very good Minnesota team on the road. And as for Basher being game time, I think last week was enough proof for me that the Senior back up can hold his own: Kafka really stepped up, rushing for 217 yards - a record for a Big Ten QB - and completing 12 of 16 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Thanks for the input. Always good to hear some Big 10 talk on here. GL today!Comment -
I'm on OH St. -12.5. I'm a bit worried about the Kafka, but I think the Buckeyes will score too many times and force Kafka to chuck it around.Comment -
Never bet on your team ILLINI SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not bad on the OSU game eh?
OKLahoma St ML tonightComment -
Ron Zook managing to keep them mediocre......Comment -
NW can't get off the field on 3rd down. Hope Fitzgerald has made some adjustments at half other wise looks like the OSU backers were right on for this game.Comment
