California at Ohio State Noon ET ABC
CAL: Cal got its first win with a 50-31 victory over Southern Utah on Sept. 8, the Golden Bears will have to play significantly better than they have in their first two games to have a chance in either of their next two games against Ohio State and USC, both of which are on the road. Cal’s defense could not handle dual-threat Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo in the Wolf Pack’s 31-24 victory over the Bears in the opener, and the Buckeyes’ present a better dual-threat quarterback in Braxton Miller, who completed 18 of 24 passes against Central Florida and rushed for 141 yards after rushing for 161 yards in the opener against Miami-Ohio.
OHIO STATE: Ohio State is wielding the ultimate double-edged sword as the Buckeyes get the Urban Meyer era started and ease into the operation of his spread offense. Braxton Miller has been spectacular as he has led the Buckeyes to a big win over Miami of Ohio in the opener, and then to a more hard-fought victory against Central Florida. He has 44 carries this season, including 27 last week, and Meyer feels that’s far too many if Miller wants to survive this season. The Buckeyes have the meeting with Cal and a home date with UAB before starting the Big Ten schedule.
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