It's finally time to begin preparations for The Game and the Buckeyes, as they were last year, are massive favorites heading into the final week of the year.

Heisman hopeful quarterback Julian Sayin will be without his two biggest playmakers once again Saturday, as the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes host the 5-5 Rutgers S

Here are five reasons we think the Ohio State football team can make easy work of the Scarlet Knights on Saturday in Columbus.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Poking holes in Ohio State for the last 10 weeks has felt a bit like nitpicking. The Buckeyes are 11-0 and have played just a single one-score game (Aug. 30 vs. Texas). They have the best defense in the sport, a Heisman Trophy quality quarterback and clearly the best wide receiver tandem — when healthy.

The "Big Noon Kick" crew discussed what makes the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense historically dominant and debated whether they can win back-to-back championship.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-5, 2-5 Big Ten) will face the No. The Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) will play at Ohio Stadium on Saturday at noon.  Bot

Rutgers football has two games remaining in the regular season, and first up is a battle against No. 1 Ohio State in Columbus.

No. 1 Ohio State’s defense hit a historic NCAA milestone with a 42-9 win vs. Rutgers, achieving something not done since 1987.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day spoke highly about sophomore running back James Peoples after making the most of his touches in the UCLA game.