Ohio State a heavy road favorite vs. Nebraska

This has to be somewhat embarrassing for Nebraska.

For Saturday’s game between Ohio State-Nebraska, the Buckeyes opened as a 24-point favorite on the road after a 62-14 win over Maryland. The Huskers are coming off a 38-17 loss to Wisconsin.

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The 24-point line makes this Nebraska team as the largest home underdog in 60 seasons. That’s not going to sit well with many fans.

Nebraska opens as a 24-point underdog to Ohio State. #huskers

— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 9, 2017

Nebraska hasn't been this big of an underdog at home in 60 years — 1957 Oklahoma. (That's according to my source, @JeffieHusker)https://t.co/14asi3tA9M

— Dirk Chatelain (@dirkchatelain) October 9, 2017

Ohio State is 5-1 heading into this weekends game, having rattled off four straight victories. The Buckeyes are also 3-0 in B1G play. Nebraska has been on a bit of a roller coaster this season and sit at 3-3 overall with a 2-1 mark in the conference.

Last year, the Buckeyes rocked Nebraska in Columbus, winning by a final of 62-3.

Saturday’s game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.