Game Analysis

OHIO STATE (-28 ½)  51   Tulsa  17

Both of these teams were impressive last week, as Ohio State crushed Bowling Green 77-10 while Tulsa beat up on San Jose State 45-10. I had Ohio State rated #7 in the nation heading into the season so I was not that surprised that the Buckeyes played better than expectations. Tulsa didn’t dominate their game as much as the score indicates, as the Golden Hurricane were aided by a +3 in turnover margin (+2 on fumbles) but they still performed better from the line of scrimmage than expected (6.3 yards per play to 4.7 yppl for San Jose State). My ratings favor Ohio State by 33 points and it doesn’t hurt that Urban Meyer is now 47-15-1 ATS in his coaching career against non-conference opponents, including 44-11 ATS when not favored by 35 points or more in those games. I like the Buckeyes and I’d consider Ohio State a Strong Opinion at -28 points or less.