I wouldn't count your egg's before they hatch.
New O, New ball coach, New strats. A big game like this, will be time for some key trick plays, over loading the strong side, utilizing the weak side on offense.
Look for Big Blue to roll into the Bend with some screens, mis-directions, power sweeps, option sweeps to the weak side. Maybe, just maybe a long ball here or there to keep the secondary on its heels.
For Mi to upset OSU...the following will have to take place.
OSU will be over confident...OSU will start strong with power blitz from the weak side and middle line backers, and maybe a safety or corner. OSU will be eager to stuff the inside running lanes.
With OSU being so brave, with the blitz and stopping in the inside running lanes, Mi will bounce to the outside with speed sweeps, quick screen, quick fades, options to the weak side and strong side.
If Mi can get to the outside and down hill, OSU wont be able to stop MI from taking it to the house. But, if OSU can contain the outside and force MI to run into the pile, OSU will control the game. Remember, who ever controls the ball, controls the clock. MI will attempt to get the ball quick and score quick, while OSU will hog the ball and use power plays, slow the tempo of the game down.
Should be a decent ball game, I do hope MI wins....they are due for one.
