The set-up: This sets up as a classic "trap" for the Panthers. Pittsburgh lost to Virginia last weekend and now it faces a tough Ohio team at home, before heading for an in-state rivalry vs. Penn State. I believe the dangerous Bobcats are going to at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Ohio QB Nathan Rourke had a good showing for Rhode Island last week and overall the Bobcats rushed for 278 yards last week. The Panthers looked decent defensively last week, but it averaged only 2.6 yards per rushing attempt while on offense (note that Pitt QB Kenny Pickett was just 21 of 41 for 185 yards, one TD and two INT's.

The pick: The Panthers are still reeling from last week's pathetic performance and they're also already worried and looking ahead to next week. Outright win? Possible, but in the end I'll recommend to grab as many points as you can.

Ohio Bobcats 6* play