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Ohio State Football: Big Ten predictions Week 3

By Thomas Scurlock

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Mike Weber #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Mike Weber #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 10: Fullback Andy Janovich #35 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is smothered by the Wisconsin Badgers defense during their game at Memorial Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 10: Fullback Andy Janovich #35 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is smothered by the Wisconsin Badgers defense during their game at Memorial Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images) /

BYU at Wisconsin

After the week one win over Arizona, many were thinking the Cougars were back.  They backed it up with a loss against Cal.  Coupled with the Wildcats getting smashed by Houston, I feel confident in saying BYU is no better than last year when the Cougars finished 4-9.

The Badgers are sleepwalking through their weak non-conference schedule.  Johnathan Taylor will gain another 200 yards and the team will cruise to another dull win.  Wisconsin 42-9.

Northern Iowa at Iowa

The Hawkeyes are 2-0 behind the strength of their defense.  The only thing that would stop them from getting to 3-0 is if they fall flat looking ahead to next week’s showdown with Wisconsin.  It won’t happen.  Iowa wins 35-13.

Troy at Nebraska

Despite losing to Colorado, Scott Frost’s revealed his vision for the program. The Cornhuskers racked up 565 yards of offense, 329 on the ground.  I expect to see a lot more of that as the season progresses.

Freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez had a strong debut, though he did injure his knee.  He’s day-to-day.

Troy was blasted by Boise State in their opener and crushed Florida A&M last week.  Neal Brown’s team is talented, but lacks the depth to make this a competitive game.

Frost gets his first win. Nebraska 48-27.

Miami at Minnesota

I predicted a Fresno State upset over the Golden Gophers last week.  Dumb pick.  Minnesota is a solid team.

We’ll see how the team responds to losing Rodney Smith for the season.  They have several capable backups so I expect them to continue running the ball well.

The Redhawks have gotten off to a slow start for a team expected to compete for the MAC title. They won’t get it going this week either.  Golden Gophers 38-10.

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