Ohio State vs Ohio Picks and Predictions for Saturday September 13 2025
Ohio State Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Ohio Stadium in week three of college football, where they will face the Ohio Bobcats. Get the rest of our free NCAAF picks here! The Ohio State Buckeyes sit 2-0, ranked as number one team in the nation. The Buckeyes opened the season with a statement, knocking off then-number 1 team Texas in a 14–7 defensive battle in Austin. Quarterback Julian Sayin was efficient in his first true test, completing 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Carnell Tate delivered a clutch fourth-quarter score. In Week 2, Ohio State cruised to a blowout win over Kent State, giving the starters valuable reps before turning the focus to this in-state matchup.
Ohio Preview
The Ohio Bobcats currently sit 1-1 in the MAC after an up-and-down start to their 2025 campaign. Ohio opened with a tough 34–31 road loss at Rutgers, a game where the Bobcats showed offensive flashes but couldn’t finish drives consistently. They bounced back in Week 2 with a headline-grabbing 17–10 upset over West Virginia in Athens, marking one of the program’s biggest wins in recent years. Quarterback Parker Navarro showcased his dual-threat ability, combining for 247 passing yards and 87 rushing yards to pace the Bobcats’ offense. Wideout Chase Hendricks was the go-to target, racking up 121 receiving yards and a touchdown, while the Bobcats’ defense came up with timely stops to seal the win.
Ohio State vs Ohio Pick
The Bobcats proved that they can compete against Power Five teams, however this Buckeyes team is on a whole different level. Expect Ohio State to comfortably take this game on the road, covering the -32.5 spread while doing so. Final score prediction, Ohio State wins 49-15.
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