Florida A&M vs. Ohio State: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More
No. 4 Ohio State has destroyed its first three opponents of the 2013 campaign, coming off a 52-34 victory over Cal in Berkeley.
Florida A&M is 1-2 and is coming off a 27-20 loss to FCS opponent Samford.
It's times like these that Florida A&M fans need to take shelter and only come out when all is said and done. Doing so would avoid embarrassment, anger, denial and a lot of other negative emotions.
That being said, there is still a game to be played, and there have been wackier upsets in college football's annals.
Here's a look at the matchup on Saturday in Columbus.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Watch: Big Ten Network
Live Stream: BTN2Go
Betting Line (via BetOnline.ag): Ohio State -50
Florida A&M Injuries (via USA Today)
Not available
Ohio State Injuries (via USA Today)
Out: DT Tommy Schutt (Foot), S Jamie Wood (Shoulder), CB Adam Griffin (Shoulder), TE Blake Thomas (Neck)
Doubtful: DL Adolphus Washington (Groin)
Questionable: LB Ryan Shazier (Shoulder), TE Marcus Baugh (Disciplinary)
Probable: QB Braxton Miller (Knee), RB Carlos Hyde (Suspension)
Top Storyline: The Health of Braxton Miller
If the Buckeyes are to vie for the national championship this season, they are going to need Braxton Miller to come along for the ride.
Miller missed last week's game against Cal after spraining his MCL against San Diego State in Week 2. While backup Kenny Guiton impressed in relief, Ohio State will still need Miller if it expects to capture the national title.
The good news is that Miller only sustained a grade one sprain against SDSU, which is the least severe. Head coach Urban Meyer upgraded the dual-threat to "probable" on Monday, per Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com.
But even if Miller starts on Saturday, I believe Meyer should use Guiton from time to time to keep Miller fresh, as I wrote on Sunday. The Buckeyes can't afford to lose Miller down the stretch and they need to do everything they can to keep him healthy.
Prediction: Ohio State 45, Florida A&M 10
Florida A&M has yet to score more than 20 points this season, despite playing against FCS competition. The Rattlers scored seven points against Tennessee State.
Meanwhile, Ohio State has yet to score fewer than 40 points, even with Braxton Miller missing time.
Something tells me this isn't going to be pretty.
With or without Miller, I expect Ohio State to build a big lead early and then coast from there. No use keeping Miller in the game if the Buckeyes are well out of reach.











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