In sports betting, sometimes the sharp play isn't always the sexy play. As far as Ohio State's futures market for the 2022 college football season is concerned, bettors should not shy away from laying the juice.
For many college football programs, a victory in the Rose Bowl Game would be the highlight of an exceptional season. For the Ohio State Buckeyes, playing in and ultimately winning last year's Rose Bowl was actually the conclusion of a disappointing campaign. Such is life in Columbus, Ohio, where the expectation s are national championship or bust on an annual basis.
In reality, Ohio State lost only two games last season. Of course, given that it was the program's first two-loss season since 2017, it seemed catastrophic to the fanbase. OSU was “relegated” to playing in the Rose Bowl. The talent and depth of the program was on full display in Pasadena as the Buckeyes got past Pac-12 champ Utah despite having several eventual NFL draftees opt out of the game.
Coming into the 2022 college football season, Ohio State looks to be poised for a return to national prominence. With one of the best play-callers in the sport at head coach, a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate under center, and elite playmakers at the skill positions, the Buckeyes will be one of the best offensive teams in the country.