Ohio vs. Utah State: Game Time, Radio and TV Coverage Info for Idaho Potato Bowl

The Ohio Bobcats look to win an impressive 10 games this season in a mathchup against the Utah State Aggies in the Idaho Potato Bowl on Saturday.

These two programs have been terrible in bowl games in the past, with a combined 1-11 record in bowls between them.

The Aggies have not made a bowl game appearance since the 1997 Humanitarian Bowl, so this will be an exciting and rather new experience for many of the school's fans and coaches.

The Bobcats are making their third straight bowl game appearance, but they lost each of the past two, and as a program, they are 0-5 all time in postseason play.

Someone's bowl history is going to get a much-needed win on Saturday, and it will be exciting to watch this matchup unfold.

Let's look at everything you need to know about the Idaho Potato Bowl!

Where: Bronco Stadium, Boise, Idaho

When: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 EST

Watch: ESPN

Listen: Power 105.5 FM

Betting Line: Utah State -1.5 (according to Betonline.com)

Key Storyline

The story going into this bowl game is how both teams desperately want to end their recent bowl struggles with a big victory on Saturday.

The Bobcats have never won a bowl game in their program's history, and a loss to the Aggies on Saturday would be their fourth straight bowl loss.

With each team looking to win this bowl in order to end previous postseason failures, expect an intense game that is full of excitement.

Who Might not Play for Utah State

Safety Walter McClenton is questionable for the Idaho Potato Bowl with a foot injury. He has missed the last four games.

Who Might not Play for Ohio

Linebacker Eric Benjamin is suffering from a knee injury and is doubtful to play in the Idaho Potato Bowl.

What it means for Utah State

A win for the Aggies would be there first bowl victory since the 1993 Las Vegas Bowl and would give them eight wins on the season.

It would be the perfect way for Utah State to finish a solid season in which they finished second in the WAC.

What it means for Ohio

The Bobcats have never won a bowl game, so obviously, a win on Saturday would be a huge accomplishment for not only the football program but for the university as well.

Head coach Frank Solich has taken the Bobcats to three straight bowl games, and winning this one would really mean a lot to him.

What They're Saying

Solich talked about his team's excitement for this matchup with Utah State in a recent ESPN article:

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The Ohio University football program is extremely excited for this wonderful opportunity in Boise. For the past two years, this has been one of the premier bowl games for the Mid-American Conference. I couldn't be happier for our team and our 17 seniors, who have given so much to this program.

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Ohio player to watch: Tyler Tettleton

Ohio sophomore quarterback Tyler Tettleton has had a brilliant season for the Bobcats, throwing for 3,086 yards with 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

He will have to play well for Ohio to beat Utah State on Saturday and claim the school's first ever bowl game victory.

Utah State player to watch: Robert Turbin

Utah State junior running back Robert Turbin has rushed for 1,416 yards and 19 touchdowns this season and is the best offensive player on the Aggies' roster.

His ability to run the football and control the clock will be crucial to the Aggies' chances of beating Ohio. If Turbin struggles, it could be a long day for Utah State.

Key Matchup: Aggies rushing attack vs. Ohio defense

Utah State is ranked sixth in the country with 277.5 rushing yards per game, and if Ohio cannot stop the Aggies on the ground, they will lose this game.

Turbin has been fantastic this season for the Aggies, and he will be counted on to keep Tettleton and the impressive Bobcats passing offense off the field.

Prediction: Utah State wins 24-21

This game will be exciting and close, but I expect Utah State and their great ground game to lead them to their first bowl victory in almost a decade.

Turbin and the Aggies rushing attack will be too much for Solich's Bobcats to stop in this game, and Ohio will lose their third straight bowl game.