WEEK 4 MATCHUP
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Game status: FINAL
19–42 Ohio State won

Saturday, September 26 · 11:00 AM CDT

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Provisional calibration: real-season accuracy is not established.

Ohio State by 5.3

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Why this pick?
Game controlModerately leans home
Avoiding bad lossesSmall effect
Close-game gritNeutral effect
Defensive toughnessModerately leans home
Scoring punchSmall effect
Transfer portal impactSmall effect
Previous-season performanceSmall effect
Recruiting strengthModerately leans home
Returning productionModerately leans home
Team talentModerately leans home
Big-game winsModerately leans away
Recent formSmall effect
Wins away from homeNeutral effect
Tough schedulesModerately leans home
Statement winsNeutral effect
WinningNeutral effect

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