The No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-4, 5-2 Big Ten) host the struggling Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-13, 0-8 Big Ten) on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. in a Big Ten conference matchup.

Team Analysis:

• Ohio State ranks 24th in two-point FG% (55.8%) and 22nd in three-point shooting
• Nebraska ranks 71st in field goals attempted but 169th in shooting percentage (43.6%)
• Cornhuskers' defense allows 79.1 points per game (333rd nationally)

Key Players: Ohio State

• EJ Liddell: 19.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 51.2 FG%
• Malaki Branham (freshman) and Kyle Young provide additional scoring threats

Nebraska

• Bryce McGowens: 15.7 PPG, 40 FG%
• Alonzo Verge Jr: 14.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.5 APG, 43.3 FG%

Prediction: Ohio State should win comfortably by 10-15 points. Their efficient offense and superior defense will overwhelm Nebraska's struggling defense. The Cornhuskers' poor shooting and defensive issues make an upset unlikely in Columbus.

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