Toledo Rockets vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 9/17/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-31.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61

Ohio Stadium is the location where the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) will try to defeat the Toledo Rockets (2-0) on Saturday. Ohio State opens this game as 31.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 61.

The Toledo Rockets step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Rockets faced off with the UMass Minutemen and went home with a win by a final score of 55-10. DeQuan Finn went 12/26 with 177 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 116 and walked away from the game without throwing a pick. DeQuan Finn was the best rusher for the Rockets with 7 totes for 74 yds (10.6 yds per attempt). The Toledo Rockets ended up running the ball 37 different times and recorded 234 yds, which had them averaging 6.3 yds per carry. In the game, they ran 63 plays which gave them 411 yds. Toledo conceded 7 pass completions on 17 attempts for 48 yds, and a completion rate of 41.2%. When it came to stopping the run, the Rockets conceded 205 yards on 54 attempts, which is an average of 3.8 yards per run allowed.

The Rockets have earned 838 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Toledo has amassed 3 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 1 time. Toledo has tallied 48 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 13 infractions for 112 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 230.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 22nd in the country. Regarding putting points on the board, the Toledo Rockets are averaging 46.0 points per outing.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Rockets are conceding 116 yards which ranks them 2nd in the nation. They are conceding 58.0 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 48.8%. In total, they have given up 183.0 yards/contest which ranks them 4th in the nation. They have surrendered 0 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.8 yards per tote and 125.0 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. During the season, they have allowed 250 yards on the ground through 2 games. The Rockets are sitting in 3rd in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 5.0 points per game.

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The Buckeyes head into this game 2-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Buckeyes took home the win by a final score of 45-12 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. C.J. Stroud (4 TDs) walked away from the game with 351 yds on 16/24 passing while his quarterback rate was 244.5. He didn't toss any picks and his Y/A was 14.6. TreVeyon Henderson carried the rock 10 times for 87 yds, finishing the game with 8.7 yds per attempt for Ohio State. Ohio State ran the ball for 6.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 168 yds on 26 carries. The Buckeyes finished the contest with a total of 538 yds and they ran 54 plays (10.0 yards per play). The Buckeyes passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 59.5%, relinquishing 223 yards on 25 out of 42 passing. Ohio State conceded 34 attempts on the ground for 53 yds (1.6 yards per carry).

The Ohio State Buckeyes have an average of 466.5 yards/outing, which is good for 41st in college football. The Ohio State offense has totaled 160 penalty yds on 16 infractions, which has them sitting 37th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. During this campaign thus far, the Buckeyes have thrown for a total of 593 passing yards as well as holding an average of 296.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 28th in D-1. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Buckeyes rank 70th in the nation scoring 33.0 PPG.

The Buckeyes are surrendering 11.0 points per game, which has them ranked 20th in D-1. Ohio State has allowed a total of 129 yards rushing (64.5 yards per game) in addition to 1 touchdown rushing this season. Overall, they have conceded 22 total points. They have conceded 0 TDs through the air in addition to 200.0 yards per outing, ranking them 52nd in D-1. The Buckeyes defense has taken part in 124 plays, which is 27th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Rockets/Buckeyes college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -31.5

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