Scarlet Sunrise: Ohio State set for final tune-up game at Rutgers

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Ohio State vs. Rutgers game time, details

Ohio State is 5-0 all-time against Rutgers, with all five meetings coming since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten. The Buckeyes are 2-0 in Piscataway, outscoring Rutgers 105-7 in the two games. Ohio State has scored at least 49 points in every meeting all-time against Rutgers.

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Date: Saturday, Nov. 16

TV channel: Big Ten Network

Location: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey (capacity: 52,454)

Weather: High of 39 degrees with a 0 percent chance of precipitation

The line: The Buckeyes are a 52.5-point favorite, per BetDSI

Over/under: 61.5 points

Buckeyes missing four starters at Rutgers

The Buckeyes don’t need all of their starters to beat this hapless Rutgers team in Piscataway.

But that doesn’t mean they won’t miss them ahead of the game against Penn State next week. Ohio State will be without Chase Young, Jonathon Cooper, Baron Browning and Austin Mack against the Scarlet Knights.

Young’s timetable to return is now known; he’ll be back next week after serving a two-game suspension handed down by the NCAA. Business is about to pick up for the Buckeyes once Rutgers is out of the way. It remains to be seen if Cooper, Browning and Mack will be ready then, but it’s clear they aren’t quite ready yet.

Here’s the full availability report as announced on Friday by the program, making note that Ohio State doesn’t differentiate between injuries or disciplinary matters:

Ohio State Game-time Decisions

None

Unavailable Buckeyes

OT Josh Alabi

WR Kamryn Babb

LB Baron Browning

DE Jonathon Cooper

RB Marcus Crowley

DL Noah Donald

WR Ellijah Gardiner

DB Ronnie Hickman

OL Matt Jones

WR Austin Mack

OL Brett Novick

WR C.J. Saunders

DT Taron Vincent

DE Chase Young

Bold predictions for Ohio State road trip to Rutgers

What can be expected of the No. 2 Buckeyes as they travel to face a terrible Rutgers team? Who among the second- and third-stringers will make a difference in the second half? How will the Ohio State offense look before next week’s test against Penn State? The Lettermen Row staff passed out five bold predictions ahead of the tune-up game against the Scarlet Knights. Here’s what our staff predicted to see.

Miss any of our coverage so far this week?

• Five questions as Buckeyes prepare to visit overmatched Rutgers
• Zach Harrison zips through learning curve, making freshman impact
• Even shorthanded, never doubt Ohio State Rushmen under Larry Johnson
• Tim May Podcast: Ohio State-LSU comparison, Chase Young latest, Rutgers preview
• BuckIQ: Tyreke Smith, Zach Harrison next in line for pass-rushing greatness
• Healthy Baron Browning can make tough Buckeyes defense even better
• What We Learned as Ryan Day, Ohio State turn attention to Rutgers
• CFP Reaction: Deserved or not, Buckeyes drop might work in their favor
• Confidence, security grows with every big Chris Chugunov throw
• Garrett Wilson already showing signs of stardom at Ohio State
• Chase Young will return to action after Rutgers game
• Can Chase Young get back in Heisman contention after suspension?
• Buckeyes plan to ‘complete the mission’ with Chase Young returning
• BuckIQ: Tuf Borland setting physical, vocal tone for Ohio State defense
• Jeff Hafley: Recruiting New Jersey about Boss, bagels, being himself
• Zach Harrison making most of surprising starts for Buckeyes

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Lettermen Row will be on site in Piscataway for the Buckeyes final tuneup game against Rutgers. Follow along on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for experienced Ohio State coverage.

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