Game predictions: Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech – Columbus Dispatch
Here are the predictions of our experts — and a national television personality — for the Ohio State game against Virginia Tech.
Tim May
OSU Beat Writer
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State 38, Virginia Tech 20
The new-look Braxton Miller has been looking forward to this comeback for 12 months, even if it’s now at hybrid back. The OSU defense and DE Sam Hubbard are determined to leave a mark.
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Bill Rabinowitz
OSU Beat Writer
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State 35, Virginia Tech 21
The Buckeyes get payback, and why not by the same score as last year’s debacle? They will be ready for Bud Foster’s defense this time — if their mostly unproven receivers are up to the challenge.
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Dom Tiberi
Sports Anchor
WBNS-10TV
Ohio State 42, Virginia Tech 17
The Buckeyes have been waiting for this game for a year. Tonight is payback time. Urban Meyer will put the pedal to the metal and not let up.
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Bobby Carpenter
Talk-show Host
97.1 THE FAN
Former OSU and NFL linebacker
Ohio State 45, Virginia Tech 17
This Ohio State offense is too explosive to be slowed and should have big-play success against gambling Va Tech. The Joey Bosa-less defense rises to the occasion.
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Hoda Kotb
TODAY SHOW CO-HOST
1986 Virginia Tech graduate
Virginia Tech 21, Ohio State 10
The Hokie Nation is coming for you Ohio State — buckle up!!!
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Here are some other predictions from our staff:
>> Bob Hunter, Dispatch sports columnist
Ohio State 31, Virginia Tech 16: Buckeyes too talented even without missing players for lightening to strike twice for the Hokies.
>> Rob Dewolf, BuckeyeXtra editor
Ohio State 35, Virginia Tech 20: The Buckeyes’ mantra this week is that they’re focused on the Hokies (well, that makes sense). They back it up on Monday night but not without some head-scratching moments.
>> Todd Jones, Dispatch college football writer
Ohio State 34, Virginia Tech 20: Thoughts of redemption and lingering confidence from last season’s magical playoff run are enough for the Buckeyes in Blacksburg.
>> Rob Oller, Dispatch sports columnist
Ohio State 38, Virginia Tech 13: “Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord.” “But I get a little piece of it, too,” sayeth lord Urban.
>> Ray Stein, Dispatch sports editor
Ohio State 38, Virginia Tech 30: This supposed gravy train that the Buckeyes are going to ride all the way to another national championship looks to have some lumps in it.
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