Ohio State is rested, ranked No. 1, and rolling into Seattle for its first true road test of the season. The Huskies will be hungry to pull off a program-defining upset, but the Buckeyes have a chance to make a statement under the lights. Here are five bold predictions for Saturday night:

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1. Julian Sayin throws for 400+ yards

The freshman has already logged back-to-back 300-yard games, and coming off a bye week, Ryan Day will unleash Sayin against a Washington defense that has been vulnerable through the air. With Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, and Brandon Inniss all in rhythm, expect the Buckeyes to test the secondary deep and often.

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2. Jeremiah Smith records 200 yards and 2 TDs

Smith continues to look like the best receiver in college football. Washington will try to bracket him, but his ability to win one-on-one downfield is too much. After becoming the fastest Buckeye to 1,500 yards in program history, he takes another leap with a career day in a hostile environment.

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3. The defense scores a touchdown

The Buckeye defense has been opportunistic, and Washington’s young quarterback will face relentless pressure from Caleb Downs, Caden Curry, and the linebacker corps. Look for a pick-six or a scoop-and-score to flip momentum and silence Husky Stadium.

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4. Bo Jackson breaks a long one

Ohio State’s ground game has been quietly efficient, with Jackson averaging over 12 yards per carry against Ohio. Against Washington, he’ll pop a run of 50+ yards to give balance to the offense and keep the Huskies guessing.

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5. Buckeyes pull away late — double-digit win

Washington will throw its best punch early, but Ohio State’s depth and explosiveness will be too much to contain over four quarters. Sayin’s poise combined with a fast, disciplined defense leads to a decisive victory.t up a dominant score margin. A 35+ point win while resting starters in the latter half feels very plausible.

What are your bold predictions?

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