Ohio vs. Hampton Fearless Prediction & Game Preview

Check out the Ohio vs. Hampton fearless prediction and game preview.

Broadcast, TV, Game Time

Date: Saturday, September 2nd
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Peden Stadium, Athens, OH
TV: ESPN3

Ohio (0-0) vs. Hampton (0-0) Game Preview

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One Reason Why Hampton Will Win

Can the Pirates get into the backfield? There’s a little but of upside and hope from a solid defensive front that needs to be an anchor right away.

This isn’t an explosive Ohio offense with more of a balanced attack being the norm. As long as Hampton can control the clock and somehow string together a few drives, it should be able to keep this from getting out of hand.

One Reason Why Ohio Will Win

Can Hampton score? The Pirates had a hard time last year generating any sort of a running game and wasn’t explosive enough through the air, averaging under 20 points per game and having a hard time keeping the chains moving.

While the Bobcats have to replace most of the stars up front, the defense that was among the most dominant in the nation against the run – at least statistically – should be terrific again thanks to a strong linebacking corps. The Pirates won’t go anywhere.

What’s Going To Happen

Steady will win the race.

The Ohio defense will take over from the start, and the offense won’t take too many chances, if any. The ground game will grind out well over 200 yards in a clean, efficient, easy win.