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Prediction Roundtable: Big Ten Bowl Games

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second overtime at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second overtime at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

CFP- Fiesta Bowl

Ohio State vs. Clemson

December 31, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Glendale, AR

The second game of the College Football Playoff features the only team from the Big Ten to crack the top four. Ohio State, widely considered one of the top teams all season, didn’t qualify for the conference championship, but still got voted into the Playoff by the committee.

Although the Buckeyes ended the season on a high note by beating rival Michigan, the offense did not look good to end the season. Quarterback J.T. Barrett had just one 300-yard passing game and threw for just 86 yards against Michigan State and 124 yards against Michigan in the final two games.

Running back Mike Davis and running back/wide receiver Curtis Samuel are the two dangerous weapons to look out for on offense.

Ohio State boasts one of the best defenses in the country.

The Tigers once again put together a strong season and were just an upset against Pittsburgh away from finishing the regular season undefeated. They will be looking to make another trip back to the championship.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson, running back Wayne Gallman, and wide receiver Mike Williams help to lead a very potent offense.

Although it’s the Clemson offense that puts up all the numbers, the defense is a big key to success. The Tigers are ranked ninth in total defense, allowing just 313 yards a game.

See if the VBR staff thinks that the Big Ten will be represented in the National Championship.

Site Expert Barry Leonard Jr: Ohio State 28   Clemson 34

Contributor Marty Leap: Ohio State 38   Clemson 35

Contributor Shane Lunnen: Ohio State 31   Clemson 35

Contributor Corey Hunter: Ohio State 37   Clemson 42 

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