Before every Ohio State football game, the LGHL Tailgate podcast will get you ready with all of the information that you need for that day’s game. Legendary Columbus sports reporter Lori Schmidt from 610 WTVN will also join us to give her signature insight into the contest.

As the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes begin their 130th season of college football, they also will play the first game in the tenure of Ohio State’s 25th head coach, Ryan Day. Ohio State comes into the game as a 28-point favorite over Lane Kiffin’s Florida Atlantic Owls.

Cincinnati vs. No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (-16) | over/under 52

Game Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 7, 12 p.m. ET Location: Columbus, OH | Ohio Stadium TV: ABC Radio: 97.1 FM/1460 AM Temperature: 71° F and cloudy at kickoff, rising to 75° by the end of the game.

Matt’s Game Prediction: 42-16

- Justin Fields: 275 yards passing, 2 touchdowns of 40+ yards, 4 total TDs, 1 INT

Contact Lori Schmidt Twitter: @LoriSchmidt

Contact Matt Tamanini Twitter: @BWWMatt

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