Ohio State Football: 5 predictions for Maryland game

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 7: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hits quarterback Max Bortenschlager #18 of the Maryland Terrapins in the backfield causing a fumble in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Maryland 62.14. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – AUGUST 31: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops James Charles #28 of the Florida Atlantic Owls for a loss in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Ohio State holds Anthony McFarland Jr. and Javon Leak to 50 yards total rushing

The Ohio State defense got torched by Anthony McFarland Jr. in last year’s Maryland game. He went off for 298 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. That was an embarrassing performance by the Buckeye defense.

I can not even comprehend how he did that against Ohio State’s defensive front seven, even with the old coaching staff.

This season junior Javon Leak has taken away some of McFarland’s touches so the Buckeyes must prepare for him too.

I am going to guess this defense wants revenge for that outing as most starters returned. That is why I am predicting a rough afternoon for the Terps’ tailbacks.

50 yards on the ground is all they get between them against a defensive front that is only allowing 91.5 yards rushing per game, good enough for ninth in the country.

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