I thought once the 2016 schedule was released, the most daunting matchup Rutgers would face this season would be this weekend at Ohio State. This was before Rutgers lost one key starter on both sides of the ball, including one of the best playmakers in program history in Janarion Grant. The Buckeyes are the most talented team Rutgers will face and they have made a statement early on this season. They haven’t missed a beat, starting 3-0 and are ranked #2 in the polls, despite replacing 15 starters from last year’s 12-1 squad. I figure the Buckeyes are going to be fired up with former co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash and a handful of other former coaches and staffers returning to the Horseshoe with Rutgers this weekend. Of course, old friend Greg Schiano replaced Ash and now is leading a defensive unit that is scoring touchdowns at a historic rate. As if the Buckeye’s needed any more of a physical and emotional edge over Rutgers, they are fresh after their bye week and this game is part of homecoming weekend for Ohio State. Ugh! In an effort to find out more about Rutgers next opponent ahead of Saturday’s game, I was…
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