Three bold predictions for Ohio State football vs. Marshall

The Ohio State football team is taking on Marshall this weekend coming out of the bye week. We give you some bold predictions for the game.

By Ryan Stano | Sep 20, 2024

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a touchdown after making a catch during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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2. The Ohio State football team will run for over 200 yards

We know that the Buckeyes have two of the best running backs in all of college football. TreVeyon Henderson has done a good job in each of the first two games. He's clearly the starter and he looks great now that he's back to being fully healthy. Health has always been an issue with him.

Quinshon Judkins was able to bounce back against Western Michigan after a poor debut against Akron. Judkins is perhaps the best backup running back in the country. His ability to hit the hole and get explosive runs is as good as anyone in the conference.

This combination of running backs will run for over 200 yards. I think these two just get it themselves against Marshall. They'll definitely get this yardage amount if you include the work that James Peoples will end up getting later in the game when the backups come in.

The running game is going to be a big part of what the Buckeyes want to do this year. Chip Kelly has made it a point to re-establish the run as the focal point of this team despite the talent they have on the outside at receiver, including Jeremiah Smith. The running game will set up the passing game.

The final bold prediction we have for this game has to do with the amount of points the Buckeyes will score.

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