Before we kickoff the 2013 "History Lesson" season here at BlockONation, I thought this short video might get you more ready for Buckeye football than you already are—if that's even possible.
Here are some historical-data-tidbits and a few recent and/or ongoing trends for your consideration that might be of interest.
Ohio State—Buffalo History Lesson
And Recent Trends• Ohio State is 32-2 in its last 34 season openers.
• Ohio State is 111-8-4 all-time in home season openers.
• Urban Meyer coached teams are 73-14 when ranked in the Top 25.
• Ohio State has opened the season with a win every year since 2000.
• Ohio State is 66-7 at Ohio Stadium since the start of the 2002 season.
• Ohio State and Buffalo are meeting for the first time on the gridiron.
• Ohio State is an astounding 275-0-1 all-time when scoring 35+ points.
• Ohio State is 17-0 vs. MAC teams since 2000, winning by an average of 27 ppg.
• Ohio State has won 34 consecutive home openers - Last loss was to PSU in 1978.
• Ohio State enters the season with the nation's longest winning streak at 12 games.
• Ohio State's defense has only allowed 13 100-yard rushers in their last 61 games.
• Ohio State's defense has held opponents to 10 points or less 37 times since 2006.
• Ohio State has held 73 opponents to 21 points or less since the start of the 2005 season.
• Ohio State has won 61 consecutive regular-season non-conference home games against unranked opponents.
A Couple Thoughts and Score Prediction
What to say about Buffalo? Hmmm. They are coming off a 4-8 season, and they probably aren't going to be very good in 2013. The good news is, I doubt there are many Bulls fans out there for me to offend with that statement.
Obviously the Buckeyes are superior and this game will be one-sided. The Bucks won't show much, or need to show much to win easily.
It should be interesting to see which young players get on the field and of those, which ones make a splash. That's all I got, so see you Saturday on Twitter—GO BUCKS!
Ohio State 55
Buffalo 6
"It takes a little something special to be a great player. We don't have enough great players. TO HELL WITH THAT! We don't want to coach average! I don't wanna be around ya, why be around average?! Did you push yourself to be great today?" - Urban Meyer
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While I am an Buckeye alum, my pops is a UB alum. Our one time at a "rivalry" game.
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