Ohio State season preview: Tulane serves as Buckeyes' final tune-up


COLUMBUS — Ohio State’s final nonconference game of the 2018 regular season is a home date with Tulane, which is sandwiched between two critical early-season games: TCU and Penn State. Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins will be a mismatch for a Tulane running defense that struggled in 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS Enlarge Here’s what to know about Game No. 4 for the Buckeyes this season. Ohio State vs. Tulane Sept. 22 (Time and network TBD) Last year: The Green Wave finished the season 5-7; however, it should be mentioned that Tulane had one of the more difficult Group of Five schedules, even without playing conference foe Central Florida. They played three ranked teams — including a date at Oklahoma — and also Army, Navy, and Houston. They narrowly missed bowl eligibility with a controversial three-point loss at SMU to conclude the season. Coach: Willie Fritz, third season (9-15) What’s to…

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