2017 Game #1 | #2 Ohio State @ Indiana | August 31st, 2017 @ 8 PM EST

[Stark]

2017 Game #1

#2 Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0) vs. Indiana Hoosiers (0-0)

Head Coaches

Urban Meyer (165-29; 61-6) vs. Tom Allen (0-1)
Thursday, August 31st, 2017 @ 8:00 PM EST on ESPN
Live from Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana

Key Positional Matchup

Parris Campbell vs. Nick Westbrook

SCORE PREDICTION
Ohio State 42 Indiana 17

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[col63onel]

When we play Indiana and Rutgers, we can say, "Remember the best coach in your history? He's one of our coordinators."

 

[BimboColesHair]

Very excited to see how the offense looks.

 

[Ohio]

Very excited to see how the offense looks.

Likewise

 

[Chris]

Kinda nervous. I really don't want to have to watch an anemic offense again.

 

[Cratylus]

Kinda nervous. I really don't want to have to watch an anemic offense again.

You are going to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Ohio]

You are going to be pleasantly surprised.

It'll be awhile before we really know, though.

The offense looked pretty good until the Wisconsin & Penn State games (teams with an actual defense) last year.

 

[MGMT]

I'm of the opinion that Wilson is going to really, and I mean really change things for the better. I can't dispute the wait-and-see perspective, but I think with some of the talent (which needs to prove itself of course) there is some unreal potential.

 

[Ohio]

I'm of the opinion that Wilson is going to really, and I mean really change things for the better. I can't dispute the wait-and-see perspective, but I think with some of the talent (which needs to prove itself of course) there is some unreal potential.

Oh, I agree. I am extremely optimistic.

 

[Cratylus]

It'll be awhile before we really know, though.

The offense looked pretty good until the Wisconsin & Penn State games (teams with an actual defense) last year.

Rumor has it that Wilson has instituted a tempo offense this year to take advantage of Barrett's strengths. Should see a lot less standing around looking at the sideline between plays... you know, like we saw ALL THE FUCKING TIME last year. That drove me absolutely insane last season.

 

[NorthCoastBias]

I've been hearing the offense will be "faster" for the last like three or four years. I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Kbiz]

I've been hearing the offense will be "faster" for the last like three or four years. I'll believe it when I see it.

It feels like it has gotten progressively slower over the last two years especially after Herman left.
Last year felt like a downright slog at times, which IMO, played to JT's weaknesses. He's much better at reacting to what is in front of him vs. overthinking pre-snap, which was reflected in his regression last year.

 

[Ohio]

Having a semblance of a passing game would certainly go a long way.

 

[Kbiz]

Having a semblance of a passing game would certainly go a long way.

That's on Zach Smith, IMO. How you could have all that young talent last year and yet no one outside of Samuel made an impact in the passing game. If that trend continues this year, i'd start looking for a new WR coach.

 

[MGMT]

Another position coach to watch is Stud. Curious to see where he takes the offensive line in his second season.