Ohio State vs Nebraska: Big Ten Betting Preview and Analysis
No. 6 Ohio State (7-1) faces unranked Nebraska (3-6) this Saturday at noon on FOX. Here's what you need to know:
Game Details:
- Spread: Ohio State -14.5 (-114)
- Nebraska +14.5 (+100)
- Over/Under: 67.5 points (-110)
Ohio State Outlook:
- Strong offense with consistent high yardage output
- Generated 466 total yards vs Penn State last week
- Defense struggles against the pass but effective vs run
- Currently ranked #5 in College Football Playoff rankings
Nebraska Analysis:
- Three close losses to ranked teams (Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma)
- QB Adrian Martinez: 2,300+ passing yards, 500+ rushing yards
- 12 passing TDs, 11 rushing TDs
- Defense stronger against run than pass
- Freshman Nick Henrich leads with 79 tackles
Keys to Watch:
- Ohio State's offensive explosiveness vs Nebraska's defense
- Nebraska's home field advantage
- Buckeyes' pass defense vulnerabilities
- Martinez's dual-threat capabilities
Prediction: Expect Ohio State to start strong but face resistance. While the Buckeyes should win, Nebraska's home field advantage and competitive play against ranked teams suggests a closer game than the spread indicates.
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