The Ohio State Buckeyes are heavy favorites in their matchup with the Central Florida Knights this Saturday, and for good reason.
Urban Meyer’s squad boasts a handful of playmakers on both sides of the ball, each of whom will have a golden opportunity to shine at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday afternoon.
Here, we take a closer look at a trio of Buckeyes playmakers who will shine for Ohio State in Saturday’s clash with UCF.
Travis Howard
The Buckeyes cornerback made not one, but two interceptions against Miami (OH) last weekend in Ohio State’s rout of its in-state rival.
A 6’1″ senior, Travis Howard picked off only two passes combined all of last season. His hot start against the RedHawks will no doubt carry over into Saturday’s clash with Central Florida.
UCF quarterback Blake Bortles will rely heavily on the Knight’s rushing attack to move the ball on Saturday. Look for Howard to use his superior ball-hawking skills to make a play or two when Bortles drops back into the…
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