The Buckeyes defeated Minnesota by 14 points (pushed against the spread) in Week 1, despite trailing by four points at halftime. Ohio State redshirt freshman QB C.J. Stroud struggled in the early goings, but he really stepped it up in the second half.

I expect a much faster start from Stroud and the rest of the Buckeyes here against a Ducks team that defeated Fresno State by only seven points as a 17.5-point favorite in its season opener.

The Ducks had only 172 passing yards in the victory, and they'll need a lot more explosiveness to keep it close against a team like Ohio State.

Back the Buckeyes to roll in their home opener.

8* play on Ohio State.