Three bold predictions for Ohio State football vs. Indiana

The Ohio State football team is getting ready to take on another top-five opponent on Saturday afternoon. We give you some bold predictions for the game.

By Ryan Stano | Nov 21, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) calls out the defense during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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3. Jeremiah Smith will have two touchdown catches for the Ohio State football team

Against Northwestern, Jeremiah Smith was fantastic. He had four catches for 100 yards. He probably would have had more if a Northwestern player hadn't intentionally twisted his ankle. While he went back into the game a little bit later, he clearly wasn't used as much after that injury.

Ryan Day said that Smith is good to go for Saturday. He is the best offensive player that the Ohio State football team has. IU doesn't have anyone who can defend him either. Their top cornerback is 5'9 while Smith stands at 6'3. If Howard throws him a jump ball, he's going to catch it every time.

That's why I think Smith ends up with at least two touchdowns in this game. Smith came close to having one against the Wildcats, but the referees reversed the call. The Buckeyes know that getting Smith involved is extremely important for their chances of winning the game.

Chip Kelly has been very smart with how he's called plays and gotten receivers open. That should continue against an Indiana team that has yet to face an offense that is this dynamic. It's going to be hard for the Hoosiers to stop everything that the Buckeyes can throw at them.

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All of these things are possible this weekend. The weather will be cold and a bit windy, but that shouldn't stop Ohio State's offense.

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