Week 2 Preview: #2 Ohio State vs. #12 Miami

Preview: This week's game of the week should be no less then a great game as Miami QB Jacory Harris leads his #12 ranked team against Heisman Candidate Terrelle Pryor's high scoring at the Horseshoe in Columbus. Both teams are coming off blowout first week games as OSU beat Marshall 45-7 and Miami thrashed Florida A&M 45-0. This week however will all be different as these great teams face off in a crucial early season game. The Buckeyes will be led on Offense by superstar junior QB Terrelle Pryor and senior RB Brandon Saine who could both break out in this game. Last Saturday the helped to attain over 500 yards of offense, their presence and big play ability will be necessary. Pryor has a history of forcing throws and turnovers and against the speedy Miami defense, looking through his reads and not making bad decisions need to be avoided. As always the defense will be solid and need to have a good game to contain the very rapid Hurricane offense. They will be lead by Jacory Harris who really broke out last season as a duel threat QB. Look for this to expose the defense out of position and a big play coming from it. A major advantage for Miami is their speed and quickness so look for numerous plays with a lot of motion and shifting. The downside is that the Horseshoe is one of the most hostile places to play, and the Buckeyes have not lost a home opener since 1978. Coach Jim Tressel has more experience in big game situations and this team will be prepared to play Saturday with motivation from last year's tough loss against USC. The key match up to look for will be the QB vs. the Defense's. Which ever QB makes less mistakes will carry their team to victory. However it is on the road and it will be louder then ever Saturday afternoon. My prediction Ohio State 28-17 over Miami. It will be close early but look for the Buckeyes to keep their physical offense on the field for long drives that will wear down the defense. In a battle of quarterbacks Pryor will come out on top. No repeat of last year as the Buckeyes will head into week 3 2-0.

Game Info:
Location: Columbus Ohio, Ohio Stadum(The Horsehoe)
Time: Saturday September 11th 3:40 pm ET
Weather: Low 70's 40% chance of rain
TV: ESPN

Other Key Games:
#10 Oklahoma vs. #17 Florida State
#22 Georgia at #24 South Carolina
Michigan at Notre Dame
#1 Alabama vs. #18 Penn State
#7 Oregon at Tennessee