CLOSE Florida Atlantic (5-7 last season) at No. 5 Ohio State (13-1), on Saturday at noon ET (Fox). Line: Ohio State by 27 1/2 Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? For Ohio State, which has a new starting quarterback and four new starters on the offensive line, it’s a chance to work out the bugs before the more competitive games begin. Justin Fields could become the next great quarterback for the Buckeyes, but he needs some consistent play under his belt after being the backup at Georgia last season. Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin had to replace running backs Devin Singletary and Kerrith Whyte and WR Jovon Durante. The Owls will struggle to stay with the athletically superior Buckeyes. KEY MATCHUP Ohio State QB Justin Fields vs. FAU’s defense. The dual threat Fields will test the Owls, whose defense surrendered an average of 31.8 points per game last season.…
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