re: #1 OSU 42 VT 24 -- OSU pulls away late, setting up showdown with Mich St Nov 20

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i really want to take OSU -14....
someone talk me out of it

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Season opener night game in Blacksburg. Ohio State is riding high and VTech has been preparing to knock 'em off all offseason. Although VTech's offense was bad last year, their QB is a returning starter and it's year 3 for their OC, so by rule there has to be some improvement. VTech's DB's are nasty and can capitalize on errant throws if OSU's QB's get shaken or are rusty early. Also regarding OSU's QB's, I think it's more of a negative than positive to have this QB controversy situation at this point (turns into a positive once one of them gets hurt). What does it do to a QB's confidence when he thinks he's one bad play away from getting pulled and the guy behind him could outright take the job from him? Having to win by more than 2 TD's in Blacksburg is a tall order for anyone, even the defending champs.