Ohio State vs. Western Michigan: Key matchups

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott vs. Western Michigan linebackers Asantay Brown and Robert Spillane: The Broncos give up oodles of rushing yards, 244 per game. The Buckeyes have been so-so, at least by their standards, at running the ball. Elliott is averaging more than 100 yards per game, but hasn’t snapped off many long runs. This might be a breakout game for him. Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell vs. Ohio State safety Vonn Bell: While Terrell has thrown for 947 yards and eight touchdowns, while completing 70.7 percent of his passes, he has also thrown five interceptions. Bell has been a ball-hawk this year, with one interception and five pass breakups, as well as a few passes he should have picked off. Bell might make a big play or two in this game. Ohio State’s offensive line vs. …

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