KEY MATCHUPS Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee vs. Northern Illinois quarterback Drew Hare: Hare has thrown for 718 yards and six touchdowns in two games this season. He’s dangerous if he has time to throw. Lee has been very aggressive so far shooting in from his linebacker position and leads the Buckeyes with 21/2 sacks. Getting Hare on the run and forcing mistakes would behoove the Buckeyes. Ohio State cornerbacks Eli Apple and Gareon Conley vs. Northern Illinios receiver Kenny Golladay: Through two games, Golloday has 17 receptions for 357 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder is going to have a size advantage on whoever OSU has on him. It will be a challenge to shut down the Huskies’ top receiving threat. Northern Illinois linebackers Boomer Mays and Renard Cheren vs. Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott: Mays is a hammer in the middle of the Huskies’ defense, with 17 tackles (12 solo), while Cheren has 15 stops…
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