The No. 6 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1) face the unranked Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-6) at noon on FOX. Coming off a 33-24 win over Penn State, Ohio State sits just outside playoff contention with a strong chance to make the CFP if they win out.

Betting Odds:

• Ohio State -14.5 (-114)
• Nebraska +14.5 (+100)
• Over/Under: 67.5 (-110)

Ohio State Keys:

• Powerful offense averaging high yardage (466 yards vs Penn State)
• Strong rush defense but vulnerable pass defense
• Need consistency on defense, especially on the road

Nebraska Keys:

• QBAdrian Martinez: 2,300+ passing yards, 500+ rushing yards, 23 total TDs
• Close losses to ranked teams (Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma)
• Freshman LB Nick Henrich leads with 79 tackles
• Must limit Ohio State's big plays to stay competitive

Analysis: While Ohio State should win, expect Nebraska to keep it closer than the spread suggests. The Buckeyes' inconsistency against quality opponents and Nebraska's history of playing ranked teams tough points to a competitive game. The Cornhuskers' home field advantage will be a factor, but Ohio State's superior talent should prevail.

Key Matchup: Watch Ohio State's explosive offense against Nebraska's defense, which has struggled to consistently stop both the run and pass. The Buckeyes' ability to create big plays versus Nebraska's success in limiting them will likely determine the margin of victory.

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