Tulsa (1-0) at No. 4 Ohio State (1-0), 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Line: Ohio State by 29. Series Record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE After a blowout win over Bowling Green, Ohio State gets another chance for its many young players to work out the jitters in front of a friendly crowd before traveling to Oklahoma next week. Tulsa, an American Athletic Conference team that is full of confidence after walloping San Jose State in its opener, tries to notch one of the biggest wins in program history. It should be another day at the office for surging Ohio State. KEY MATCHUP Tulsa’s defense vs. Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett. Other than his one interception early in the game, Barrett looked unstoppable last week. He’s a veteran who has a deep understanding of the Buckeyes offense. Tulsa has an experienced defense that held San Jose State to 53 yards on the ground. The Golden Hurricane D forced three turnovers, including an interception for a touchdown and a fumble recovered in the end zone. PLAYERS TO WATCH Tulsa: RB D’Angelo Brewer. He carried 22 times for 164 yards and three touchdowns against San Joe State. Ohio State: SAF Malik Hooker. A first…
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