Ohio State/ Georgia WOW!!!

[444 Magnum]

Georgia Bulldogs are favored by 6.5 points by the experts. I don't know how you score 6.5 points in football, but I'm not a bookie either.

One of the strengths that I have heard touted about Ohio State this year is their scoring ability. If my math is right, 44 point average over 12 games. Their defense allowed roughly 17 points per game.

Lets look at who they played: Michigan, Notre Dame, Toledo, Rutgers, Iowa, Northwestern, Maryland, Arkansas State, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Penn State, and Indiana.

Georgia has averaged 39 points in 13 games included those against Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, and LSU. Their defense allowed just under 13 points per game.

I think Georgia had a much tougher schedule.

I predict a big SEC welcome tomorrow night to Ohio State. I don't think Ohio State will stop the Bulldog offense and I don't think they're ready for the Bulldog defense either.

I predict the Bulldogs win by 17. Go Dawgs!

^^So much for this! One point! But one is as good as 17!

 

[10Mad]

Go Buckeyes. Treat the dogs like an ATF agent would.

 

[oger]

I'm going to hide during the game. My lady went to Ohio State when Woody Hayes was the coach and becomes someone not to be around when they loose.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

My wife is an OSU grad also (Winter 1978) She could care less! Only a fool would pass up SJRBDN's money! I don't think OSU's agonna win. But I'll take OSU and 17 points!

Ivan

 

[dmar]

Would love to see OSU pull it off, and go against Michigan for the Championship, that would be an epic game!! That said m I don’t think OSU’s defense has the juice to stop Georgia.

Both teams have a ton of talent, but Georgia is having a heck of a year. That said, OSU is due for a big game, my prediction is OSU gets beat by 10 points.

 

[Bullet Bob]

I don't have ESPN, and I'm too casual a sports fan to get it via VOD. Therefore I predict I'll have to read about it tomorrow.

 

[One Holer]

I was born and raised in Ohio and have been a die hard Buckeyes fan since I was kid. Would absolutely love for the boys to pull it off, but will admit that I'm nervous about the game tonight. Go Buckeyes!

 

[DWalt]

After the loss to Michigan, I lost faith in the Buckeyes, so I am not expecting a miracle. PS - I spent 8 years at Ohio State.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I'm hoping the Vegas money changers are right.

 

[dave1918a2]

I think 'THE' Ohio State football needs the butt whuuping They are gonna get. Of course the only time I would ever root for 'THE' OSU team is when They play Notre Dame. The two most overrated teams ever. Go Doggs!!!

 

[llowry61]

Lifelong Buckeye here going all the way back to the Woody & Bo days. Attended OSU as did many family members.

On the positive side - OSU has nothing to lose and everything to gain - what is your worst nightmare? An opponent with nothing to lose. I think Ryan will open up the plan and go for broke.

Negative side - Georgia is one great football team. They have a lot to lose, defending Champs, extremely high expectations from everyone. That is a tough place to be if things start to go a little south then the pressure really builds.

Overall opinion, if the Buckeyes can get off to a good start and prove they came to win Georgia may have a challenge. Not betting on the Bucks, but I am sure not betting against them. This will be an SEC style game, neither D will be able to handle the potent offenses on the field and it will come down to clock management and potentially who has the ball last.

The real winners are the fans getting a great evening of football with back-to-back great matchups.
It is Georgia's game to lose not the Buckeyes to win.

 

[MDF4]

Born and raised in Ohio in the early years and many of are family are OSU Alumni and were close to Woody Hays. I didn't score any points with the family when was accepted to another school but still diehard OSU fan.

 

[Golddollar]

I was born and raised in Ohio and have been a die hard Buckeyes fan since I was kid.

I wasn't born in Ohio, but our immediate family was part of the generation that moved from western PA to northern Ohio for work. For years and years it was a tradition on New Year's Day for my uncle (the one who lives 4 blocks from me now) and his family to come over from NW PA to our house and we would watch Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and then Penn State (Pop was a Penn State grad) in whatever Bowl game they were in. So as a former Ohio resident and a 2nd generation Penn State alum I'll be watching both games.

 

[Valmet]

I don’t think OSU can stop Georgia. While I did t attend UGA (go Ole Miss)- I’m an SEC guy.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Georgia Bulldogs are favored by 6.5 points by the experts. I don't know how you score 6.5 points in football, but I'm not a bookie either.

One of the strengths that I have heard touted about Ohio State this year is their scoring ability. If my math is right, 44 point average over 12 games. Their defense allowed roughly 17 points per game.

Lets look at who they played: Michigan, Notre Dame, Toledo, Rutgers, Iowa, Northwestern, Maryland, Arkansas State, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Penn State, and Indiana.

Georgia has averaged 39 points in 13 games included those against Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, and LSU. Their defense allowed just under 13 points per game.

I think Georgia had a much tougher schedule.

I predict a big SEC welcome tomorrow night to Ohio State. I don't think Ohio State will stop the Bulldog offense and I don't think they're ready for the Bulldog defense either.

I predict the Bulldogs by 17. Go Dawgs!

What say ye?

Well, I don't have much experience in the underbelly of sports betting, but the current line is Georgia -5, the over/under is 62.5 and the money line of Georgia -220 and Ohio +180.
Me, I'd take the overs and sit back and enjoy the game. If forced to bet a team, I'd lay the points. ( I lied-I've done this before )
Rusty don't know where you got your lines but mine was a few minutes ago. I'm not gonna bet the Michigan TCU game but it I were, I'd take a flyer and bet the money line on TCU

 

[WardenRoss]

College football.......sometimes you have to outplay the opponent AND the officials (ie: have enough of a lead so the questionable calls don't matter).

Should be a classic game. Go Dawgs!



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[Rustyt1953]

 

[zeke]

Am routing for the Big Ten, and so far they have been winning. Am thinking Ohio State plays in the toughest conference division in the Country. Go Penn State! Although some friends seem to think i graduated from state pen.

 

[PPS1980]

I agree that "It is Georgia's game to lose not the Buckeyes to win." Not going to the game, declined the tickets, but will watch.

 

[lihpster]

Well, that's gonna leave a mark. Ouch.