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Rutgers vs Ohio State: Preview, Predictions, odds and how to watch the 2021 NCAA College Football season in the US today

Rutgers against Ohio State at SHI Stadium for the Week 5 of the 2021 NCAA College Football season in the US. All exclusive details about how to watch the game, preview, information, prediction and odds in the US below.

Isaih Pacheco of Rutgers (left) and C.J. Stroud of Ohio State
© GettyIsaih Pacheco of Rutgers (left) and C.J. Stroud of Ohio State

Rutgers (3-1) and No. 11 Ohio State (3-1) meet in for a Week 5 game in the 2021 NCAA College Football season. This game will take place at SHI Stadium on October 2, 2021 at 3:30 PM (ET). An interesting game to analyze the defense line of the visitors. Here is all the related information about this NCAA College Football game including the preview, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch in the US.

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Sadly, Rutgers lost to Michigan last week in what would be their first conference loss after three consecutive weeks of winning. The defeat was by just seven points. But the home advantage for the Wolverines was crucial.

First game against a conference rival for Ohio State, they have won the last two weeks and feel ready for the Big Ten road. But the loss to Oregon signaled to the other teams the weak point the Buckeyes have on the defensive line.

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Rutgers vs Ohio State: Match Information

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Time: 3:30 PM (ET)
Location: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey.

Rutgers vs Ohio State: Times by State in the US

ET: 3:30 PM
CT: 2:30 PM
MT: 1:30 PM
PT: 12:30 PM

Rutgers vs Ohio State: Storylines

The game against the Michigan Wolverines was a difficult one in the first half and Rutgers tried to win in the second half with a touchdown and three points kick. But in the end the score was 13-20 in favor of Michigan. That first loss of the season was painful as it was against a conference rival.

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Before this game, the Buckeyes won 59-7 against Akron, that was the only game where the defense allowed less than 10 points. The defense ranks 70th out of 130 on the season allowing an average of 23.2 points per game. The Buckeyes are scoring an average of 43.2 points as the eighth-best offensive line.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Rutgers vs Ohio State in the U.S.

This 2021-22 NCAA College Football season Week 5 game will be available for TV and smartphones and will be broadcast in the United States by: Big Ten Network, Fox Sports App, BTN.COM. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone, table or computer.

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Rutgers vs Ohio State: Predictions And Odds

Rutgers with +15 ATS at FanDuel can take advantage of the home field to win this game, they need to win the first game in the conference to show that the first loss did not affect them. Ohio State Buckeyes are favorites on the road with -15 points to cover, the total is fixed at 58 points. The best pick for this College Football game is: Rutgers +15 ATS.

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Rutgers +15
Totals 58
Ohio State -15
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* Odds via FanDuel

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