OSU +9 and over 51.5

[i_pick_winners1]

1. OSU +9

My, my, my, with OSU's decent defense and average (at least) offense, you'd think that 9 points is a little nuts? I think the problem here is that there's just 3/4 points automatically attached to the name Colt Mccoy, and that there could be some good value in picking up 9 points against Texas. Christ, that's almost a TD and a FG difference. If OSU keeps it interesting -- or dare I say -- comes out leading after 2 or 3 quarters, those extra nine points are going to be nice...In the end, I just don't think that Texas' defense is going to be able to hold OSU to more than 7 or 8 points...IF they wind up even winning outright.

Small play on the ML, also +280

2. OVER 51.5

Also -- who are we kidding with this O/U - for two teams that in the grand scheme of things do not have too much trouble scoring and are making big plays on the other side of the ball when they're not scoring, the OVER should be the play tonight.

[faceman]

Did you watch Penn State vs Ohio State?

The big 10 is putrid this year. Ohio State will get stopped 3 or 4 more times than OSU can stop Texas. I am not saying that Texas is going to go hog wild but they will put up 30+. OSU simply is not built to come back if they get jumped on early.

[Kronc]

Penn St uses the "HD" Spread, and were blowing teams out. Until they met Ohio St. Ohio St's D held Penn St's high powered Offense in check all night. Penn St got an unfortunate turnover from the freshman QB towards the end to allow them to march down and score a TD. If it wasn't for that Ohio St had them on the ropes and probably win. Im not saying Texas wont win this game, but Ohio St will compete in this game.

[Seattle Slew]

I also like OSU here, although you just have to be wary with the Big Ten. But Ohio State played Texas very tough two straight years when they played a few years ago, losing a close one to Vince Young and winning another time.

If Ohio State didn't fumble that ball in the 4th quarter, they would have beaten Penn State, which doesn't look as good now, but I'll take the points and OSU +280.

[xxxvince]

texas gonna win by 10+ stay away from osu colt mccoy is mad he didnt win heisman and out to prove why he should have been the one

[faceman]

Not to mention that there is a legit chance they can get the AP national championship with a convincing win here. Texas win and OU win = controversy that will get a possible split championship.

Texas will not come out flat. Mack Brown is too good a coach for that.

That home and home OSU and Texas had a few years back is very irrelevant now. Prior isn't on the same plane as Troy Smith was. McCoy is pretty effective in comparison to Young. Throwing more so than his feet although the kid can run.

I have a hard time not seeing Texas run away with this game. Watch Okupu or what ever the ends name is. He is an absolute beast.

[Husker36]

The over scares me because Ohio St scored 3 points against USC and 6 against Penn St.

Yes, Texas will score 38-45 points... but how many will Ohio St score???

[bmw530i]

Faceman....I agree Orakpo is a lightning quick beast. OSU's ability to block and control the tempo against this D line decides this. Will they?
Boy..I hope so big fella! But this is as they say...talent on paper wins nothing, let them go at it on the field.
Odds on Beanie leaping over a Texas Dback for a big gain? That Prop would be sick. Coming from PSU alumni it pains me so say this...OSU+9 Under 52. Lets make alot of money, and have some fun along the way. No question its hard to go the other way sometimes, for me this is one of those times. Lets Rock!

[hockeytown11]

I am on osu plus 8.5 laying 550 to win 500

[faceman]

I stand corrected. Nice call guys. Great game.