The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be on the road for their fifth game of the season as they visit Columbus, OH to take on the number 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Rutgers comes into Ohio 3-1 on the year following their first loss of the season to Iowa on Saturday. Defensively Rutgers struggled as Iowa totaled 277 yards of offense to score 27 points in the game including 17 in the first half. Keep the odds in your favor with our free college football previews.
Offensively Rutgers moved the ball well compiling 351 yards including 300 through the air but three turnovers was the difference in the loss. Quarterback Evan Simon led the way for Rutgers completing 28 of 49 passes for 300 yards and one score. Shameen Jones proved to be the primary target in the Rutgers passing game with 71 yards on five catches and Aron Cruickshank chipped in seven catches for 55 yards and one touchdown.
The Ohio State Buckeyes will continue their homestand this week undefeated following a 31 point blowout of Wisconsin. Offensively Ohio State controlled the game with 539 yards of offense including 281 through the air as they scored 52 points in the game.