The Post Sports staffers attempt to predict Saturday's game against Eastern Illinois.
Chad Lindskog, Sports Editor (3-1)
Ohio 35, Eastern Illinois 7
“The Panthers offense is no joke, but the Bobcats defense is better and will be able to handle it for back-to-back wins.”
Alex Busch, Asst. Sports Editor (3-1)
Ohio 34, Eastern Illinois 9
“The Bobcats aren’t used to the trickery in the Panthers’ offense, but Ohio will shine on both sides of the ball in JD Sprague’s first career start.”
Luke O’Roark, Staff Writer (4-0)
Ohio 28 Eastern Illinois 17
“Ohio comes out with a lot of confidence from their win over the Vandals and go 2-0 at home.”
Andy Kovar, Staff Writer (4-0)
Ohio 38, Eastern Illinois 10
“After losing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the NFL and coach Dino Babers to Bowling Green, Eastern Illinois is a far cry from where it was a year ago.”
Charlie Hatch, Staff Writer (3-1)
Ohio 42, Eastern Illinois 31
“The Panthers are a high-powered offense that will cause more trouble than people think.”
Tony Wolfe, Staff Writer (2-1)
Ohio 20, Eastern Illinois 10
“JD Sprague will do enough against a non-conference opponent to ease into the position in Derrius Vick’s absence.”
