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Ohio State football vs. Rutgers game picks: Does J.T. Barrett make this the blowout it was last year?

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State's first ever trip to the birthplace of college football, Rutgers. Will it be a blowout like this game was last year?

The Buckeyes are going with J.T. Barrett at quarterback again, he had five total touchdowns against Rutgers in a 56-17 win last year. The Scarlet Knights gave up more than 50 points to Indiana last week.

So what does that mean for the Buckeyes in their quest for their eighth consecutive win?

Ohio State got its first cover in six games last week, and is favored by 21 on Saturday night.