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Scarlet Sunrise: Ohio State set for home opener against Youngstown State

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom•09/09/23•

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Cade Stover by Matt Parker -- Lettermen Row --
Ohio State captains Tommy Eichenberg (left), Cade Stover (middle) and Xavier Johnson look on ahead of their season opener at Indiana. (Matt Parker/Lettermen Row)

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Ohio State-Youngstown State game time, details

  • Time: 12 p.m. EST
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network
  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 9
  • Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
  • Weather: At kickoff, 71º, partly cloudy, 5% chance of rain, winds around 8 mph
  • The line: Ohio State -41.5
  • The total: Not available

Ohio State has played the Penguins twice, and that was in back-to-back years in 2007 and 2008. The Buckeyes took care of business, 38-6 in 2007 and 43-0 in 2008.

Ohio State could use another blowout victory this time around, especially as it continues to search for clarity at the quarterback position and break in a new-look offensive line that includes three new starters.

Series fun fact

The last time Ohio State played an FCS opponent was 2013. That was four years before Ryan Day was on staff. Back then, the Buckeyes hosted Florida A&M, which they blew out, 76-0. Kenny Guiton passed for six touchdowns, and a young Ezekiel Elliott ran for two, in addition to 162 yards. The Buckeyes have played an FCS opponent only three times in the last 83 years. Those all resulted in home wins.

  • Ohio State failed to cover the 29.5-point spread in Week 1 against Indiana
  • With just 26 points scored, the under 59.5 cashed easily, without a sweat
  • Youngstown State lost to Kentucky 31-0 last season as a 30-point underdog
  • FCS teams were 0-42 against FBS competition last week
  • The 41.5-point spread is the largest for Ohio State since it was favored by 44.5 over Arkansas State last September
  • Ohio State is 3-3 against the spread as at least a 40-point favorite under head coach Ryan Day
  • The Buckeyes were 1-2 against the spread as at least a 40-point favorite last season

Bold predictions for Buckeyes against Youngstown State

The Lettermen Row staff unanimously expects a Buckeyes win Saturday against Youngstown State. But, as always, the crew went deeper than the score to make Three Bold Predictions about what will happen in the ‘Shoe.

READ: Bold Predictions for Buckeyes in home-opening matchup

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Counting down

Buckeyes vs. Youngstown State: 0 days
Buckeyes vs. Michigan: 77 days

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