The Ohio State Buckeyes have largely looked like the kind of team worthy of a No. 3 national ranking so far through Kurt Suzuki Jersey their first two games, but it hasn't come without criticism.Extremely little of that criticism is coming from within the walls of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center though, which ultimately are the only opinions that matter. Jim Knowles' defense has looked terrific, allowing just one touchdown through two games. C.J. Stroud and the offense opened it up last week after a challenging opener against Notre Dame.Quite well aware of the upsets that rocked that college football world just last weekend, the Buckeyes are well-prepared and excited to play the Toledo Rockets, who come to Columbus after two dominant victories over LIU and UMASS. Jason Candle's team might be considered the favorite in the MAC this year.Here's what the staff expects when the heavily-favored Buckeyes take the field Saturday night at The 'Shoe.TOLEDO at OHIO STATE Spread: Ohio State (-32) on O/U Total: 62Brendan Gulick: Ohio State 52, Toledo 9I think Jim Knowles' defense is the real deal. The Silver Bullets are the way back, and now that the offense is gaining traction, look out America.C.J. Stroud's touchdown pa ses to Marvin Harrison Danny Santana Jersey Jr. last week were NFL caliber throws. If Jaxon Smith-Njigba is healthy enough to play (Ryan Day sounded pretty optimistic about that this week), I don't know how the Rockets are going to stop the Bucks. Their defense is above average, but Ender Inciarte Jersey they aren't going to be able to keep the Buckeyes from blowing this open.Andrew Lind:Ohio State 55, Toledo 17Too much is being made about Toledo's performance in last year's three-point lo s at Notre Dame. This is still a team that lost six games, including five to Group of Five opponents, and Ohio State isn't as primed for any upset as the Fighting Irish, as evidenced by their recent lo s to Marshall. The Buckeyes were clicking in the pa sing game last Deion Sanders Jersey week against Arkansas State, and the presumed return of wideouts Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming will add to that. The only way they don't put up more than 50 is if head coach Ryan Day decides to focus on cleaning up some things in the run game.Caleb Spinner:Ohio State 52, Toledo 17 Toledo is in position for a rough landing here in Week 3. Ohio State is in an even better position than last weekend against Arkansas State with reports suggesting Smith-Njigba and Fleming will see the field against the Rockets.Scroll to ContinueCombine this potential fact with the knowledge that quarterback C.J. Stroud has gotten better each weekend, though the sample size is not optimal for declaring a definitive streak, and you have a dangerous Ohio State team who is once again playing on their home turf.Toledo has looked good against Long Island and UMASS, and the Rocket defense can boast a turnover unlike that of the Buckeyes, but they just arent on the same John Smoltz Jersey level.-----Be sure to check out our new me sage boards, . We'd love to have you part of the conversation during the season.-----You may also like:-----Be sure to stay locked into BuckeyesNow all the time!Follow Brendan on Twitter: Follow BuckeyesNow on Twitter:
