Ryan Day, Justin Fields and the Ohio State football team hit the road for the first time this season for a conference showdown against Indiana.
The Buckeyes look to build off the momentum they gained in a 42-0 shutout of Cincinnati last Saturday, and they enter the contest as 18-point favorites.
Dan and Colin are on site and give you some things to watch for this afternoon.
Ohio State will arrive at Memorial Stadium shortly for its first road game and first Big Ten game of the season against Indiana.@Dan_Hope and @chasshill preview Saturday's game from Bloomington. pic.twitter.com/7MrRyqrdbC
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 14, 2019
Fans on both sides of the fence were out in full force early.
We have our work cut out for us today! Hoosiers getting oiled up! Lets #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/0fw8WEdzUh
— gene smith (@OSU_AD) September 14, 2019
But we're not the only folks interested in seeing this one shake out.
Indianapolis Colts are set to have three representatives in the press box at todays Ohio State vs. Indiana game. Washington Redskins, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans are also set to have scouts here today.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 14, 2019
As Kevin pointed out in today's Skull Session, it's a bad day to be an Indiana Hoosier, because the Buckeyes have arrived.
Ryan Day and the Buckeyes have arrived at Memorial Stadium. Big Ten play starts shortly for Ohio State against Indiana. https://t.co/Aoz0u8cEQi
— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) September 14, 2019
J.K. Dobbins first game in Bloomington since his 181-yard debut in 2017. pic.twitter.com/YkWC27To5d
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) September 14, 2019
Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson coaches his players through warmups. pic.twitter.com/rRaKZb7kbY
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 14, 2019
Baron Browning spending some time before the game with Kenny Anunike working on pass rushing. pic.twitter.com/RzUFfM3dVU
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) September 14, 2019
Justin Fields, Chris Chugunov and Gunnar Hoak tossing some passes to their fully padded wideouts and tight ends. pic.twitter.com/pgyFmtiNIE
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) September 14, 2019
The Eleven Warriors staff has a lot of confidence in the Buckeyes today. Eight of our nine writers picked Ohio State to cover the spread.
Around the Country
On paper, this week's slate of games looks relatively uneventful. There isn't a single matchup between ranked teams, which put ESPN College Gameday in Ames, Iowa to put a spotlight on the Iowa State - Iowa game.
It's the first time Gameday made an appearance at the Cyclones stomping grounds, and the Ames natives did not disappoint.
*checks notes*
— On Iowa (@GazetteOnIowa) September 14, 2019
yup, GameDay is definitely in Iowa pic.twitter.com/8HVfrZCx3R
This dudes face makes it even better. #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/eN0FJ56Gpx
— Cody Williams (@TheSizzle20) September 14, 2019
// Cringing //
Thats silly, it grows in a lab! #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/KRqdwfh6sa
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 14, 2019
Iowa humor really is something.
Looks like a Tennessee fan made it to Ames this morning #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/hHOcTqbGkc
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 14, 2019
This Volunteer knows you have to laugh to make the pain go away.
Even though there isn't a big-time matchup this weekend, we could be in for a wild ride. The last time we had a weekend with no ranked-vs.-ranked matchup, seven Top 25 teams went down.
So, in short, hold on to your butts.
Go Bucks. Beat the Hoosiers!
