I think its a bit of a stretch to think Ohio State will just roll over after a loss to Michigan and a few opt-outs. This is a big game for guys like Stroud and Henderson as well, and they’ll treat it as such in this matchup. The Utes have been solid defensively for the most part, but the Pac 12 was weak.

The offense isn’t going to suddenly die off without Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.

Henderson is definitely capable of tearing it up on the ground, and Stroud is a versatile playmaker that can win with his legs or find wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba downfield in stride.

Stroud will still have weapons on the field, including himself.


The line has dropped 3.5 points because of this, but OHIO ST is one of the deepest teams in the country.

Ohio St was -7 at Michigan and now laying just 3.5 to a Pac-12 Utah team that beat Oregon twice (OKL threw around the Ducks like ragdolls).

Ohio St will still be pumped and excite to play on the National stage in the Rose Bowl.