Scarlet Sunrise: Buckeyes set to host Arkansas State in nonconference matchup

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Ohio State-Arkansas State game time, details

Ohio State and Arkansas State will kick off for the first time in their history. The Buckeyes haven’t lost to a Group of Five opponent since a 1990 bowl loss to Air Force. Ohio State has never lost as a favorite of at least 40 points.

• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
• Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Weather: 75 degrees and cloudy
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• The line: The Buckeyes are a 44.5-point favorite, per VegasInsider
• Over/under: 68.5 points

Gambling notes, trends

• The Buckeyes are 19-1 straight up as home favorites under Ryan Day
• Ohio State is 12-8 against the spread as home favorites in the Ryan Day era
• Arkansas State is 1-0 against the spread this season
• Ohio State is 0-1 against the spread this season
• Ohio State is 2-4 against the spread in its last six games
• The total has gone over in 13 of the Buckeyes last 20 games.

Bold Predictions for Buckeyes in showdown against Arkansas State

The Lettermen Row staff unanimously expects a Buckeyes win in the tuneup game against Arkansas State. And as always, the crew went deeper than the score to make Five Bold Predictions about what will happen on Saturday in the Horseshoe.

READ: Bold Predictions as Buckeyes host Arkansas State in first-ever meeting

Stick with Lettermen Row for wall-to-wall game-day coverage

Lettermen Row will be on site in the Horseshoe for comprehensive coverage of the latest Ohio State matchup, as the Buckeyes take on Arkansas State to continue the regular season. Follow along on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for experienced Buckeyes coverage.

Counting down

Buckeyes vs. Arkansas State: 0 days away

Buckeyes vs. Michigan: 77 days away

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