Gameday+ | Who has the edge vs. Oregon State
When
Buckeyes run
Edge
OHIO STATE
The combo of J.K. Dobbins and Mike Weber will be more than enough to compensate for the departure of J.T. Barrett as a complementary threat.
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When
Buckeyes pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
We finally get to see how much the Buckeyes will expand their passing game with the arm of Dwayne Haskins Jr.
When
Beavers run
Edge
OHIO STATE
The Buckeyes have a big edge in the trenches, so it’s hard to imagine Artavis Pierce or any other Beaver finding much running room.
When
Beavers pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
Jake Luton will need to get rid of the ball quickly, but Oregon State just doesn’t have the receiving talent to threaten the Buckeyes consistently.
Special
teams
Edge
OHIO STATE
Kicker Sean Nuernberger and punter Drue Chrisman return, and the Buckeyes’ superior athleticism should really show in the kicking game.
— Bill Rabinowitz / brabinowitz@dispatch.com / @brdispatch
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Oregon State at Ohio State
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