Rutgers is a big underdog against Ohio State, but there are factors that could allow the Scarlet Knights to cover the spread.

With their defensive effort against Rutgers today, Ohio State’s defense became the first since Oklahoma’s in 1987 to hold each of its first 11 opponents of the season to less than 17 points. Through their first 11 games this year,

Ohio State controlled the line of scrimmage on defense and sacked Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis four times. Defensive end Caden Curry's strip sack and fumble recovery in the third quarter led to a Buckeyes touchdown and swung all the momentum in Ohio State's favor.