By: Coop Ledford
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions will play today at 3:30 pm in ABC. The series between the two rivals is even at 12-12. Penn State is looking to keep their record at only 1 loss, and will try to get their 9th win, but The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking to stay alive in the Big Ten and have hopes for a BCS Bowl Game and are also looking for revenge. Here is what OSU MUST do to win in Happy Valley.
First, Terrelle Pryor will have to play like he is a quarterback for THE Ohio State University, not an NFL QB. When Pryor does not try to do too much, he can be very dangerous and a threat to any defense. If Pryor plays as goods as he has in the last 3 games, Ohio State has a good chance of winning this game.
Second, OSU's offensive line HAS to do a better job protecting Terrelle Pryor. Ohio State has one of, if not the worse offensive line in the Big Ten. If the O-line does not protect TP, it will be a long painful day for the Buckeyes.
Third, OSU has to be more agressive, Terrelle Pryor will have to take a chance on more plays, and not wait until 3rd down to throw, even though they have a great running game, Pryor needs to trust his WR's and TE's. Watch out for Pryor connecting deep with #8 DeVier Posey.
Finally, OSU's special teams will have to be great. Aaron Pettrey is out for the season, and Barclay is the new kicker, against NMSU he was not very good, but he sure can do kick offs. Anyways, if Barcley does not do a better job when it comes to field goals, Ohio State COULD come up short in this game.
Overall, I think Ohio State will win 24-21 in the final seconds of the game, Barcley will kick a 10 yard field goal.
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