We discuss what kind of challenge we expect Ohio State to face from Maryland and take a look at the Buckeyes’ top 20 players through the first month of the season.
Maryland is better than all but one team Ohio State has played so far this season, but are the Terrapins good enough to actually challenge the Buckeyes for a win?
The Buckeyes don’t have any easy games in October, and that starts this week with Maryland, who has won its first five games of the season. We’re not sure the Terrapins are as good as their records and statistics indicate, however, given that they have yet to play a team with a winning record this year.
Taulia Tagovailoa will present a real test for Ohio State’s defense, and Ohio State’s offense hasn’t yet played well enough this season for us to assume scoring will come easy for the Buckeyes. Ohio State’s short-yardage offense will be under the microscope this week, as will its pass rush and whether JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer and Co. can finally start accumulating some sacks. But we’re still liking the chances of a Buckeyes cover this weekend.
This week’s episode of Real Pod Wednesdays starts with our discussion on what to expect from the Buckeyes this Saturday as they return from their bye week to host the Terrapins at Ohio Stadium. Then, we take a look at Ohio State’s top 20 players so far this season by breaking down the first in-season edition of20:54:C.J.
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