The Ohio State Buckeyes begin the Urban Meyer era when they welcome the Miami Redhawks out of the MAC to the Big Horseshoe Saturday.

OSU, trying to bounce back after experiencing its first losing campaign since 1988 last year, is favored by 23 points over Miami, which has 16 starters back from a tough-luck 4-8 outfit of last year.

View Miami (Ohio) vs Ohio State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: Bettors looking to side with the Buckeyes in this one will find them as 23-point favorites, with the best RRedhawks underdog number at Sportsbook. Check back soon to see where the over under opens.






Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Trends:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Ohio State Buckeyes Trends:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few RedHawks at Buckeyes trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 21 games
Miami (Ohio) is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Miami (Ohio) is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Ohio State is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio State's last 10 games at home
Ohio State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games


Next up:
Miami (Ohio) home to Southern Illinois, Saturday, September 8
Ohio State home to Central Florida, Saturday, September 8