Ohio State (1-1) hosts Tulsa (0-2) on Saturday, September 18 at 3:30 p.m. EST on FS1. After losing 35-28 to Oregon last week, the #9 ranked Buckeyes look to bounce back against a Tulsa team that lost close games to UC Davis (19-17) and Oklahoma State (28-23).

Game Odds:

• Ohio State -24.5 (-110)
• Tulsa +24.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 61 points (-105 over, -115 under)

Tulsa's Path to Success:

• Leverage solid offensive line against OSU's struggling run defense
• QB Davis Brin needs error-free performance
• Control time of possession with ground game

Ohio State's Advantages:

• Superior talent across the roster
• CJ Stroud (484 yards vs Oregon) leading potent offense
• Extra motivation after home loss to Oregon
• Must win convincingly to keep playoff hopes alive

Prediction: Expect Ohio State to dominate early with explosive plays to build a commanding lead. The Buckeyes' talent advantage and urgency to bounce back should lead to a comfortable win and cover of the 24.5-point spread.

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