Ohio State Football: Week 2 predictions vs. Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats looks on following the game against the Temple Owls at Nippert Stadium on November 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats looks on following the game against the Temple Owls at Nippert Stadium on November 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks free for a 51-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks free for a 51-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Nate:  Ohio State meets its first real test again Cincinnati. We finally get to see what Justin Fields can do against a tenacious defense.

I think Justin Fields will, for the most part, repeat what he was able to do last week against FAU.

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With the competition being a step up from last week, I would expect somewhat of a slow start offensively. I think the Buckeye defense shows up big and makes up for some early offensive struggles.

I’ll take the Buckeyes in this one 38-14.

CL: I’m going to keep my prediction short and sweet.

I think this will be a dog fight for the better part of three quarters with Ohio State pulling away late. While the Bearcat defense is strong I thing the Buckeyes have too much talent at the skill positions to be held in check all game.

Ohio State wins 34 16.

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There you have it, our weekly Scarlet And Game predictions. With the way Luke Fickell has his Bearcats playing, this should be quite a challenge for the Buckeyes.