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What do Dispatch writers predict will happen when Ohio State football takes on UCLA at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15?

The Buckeyes will play the Bruins for the second time this century, but the historic programs are in lopsided positions. No. 1 Ohio State (No. 1 in CFP poll) is coasting after a 34-10 win over Purdue on Nov. 8, boasting the nation's best defense (7.2 points allowed per game) and the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy in quarterback Julian Sayin.

UCLA's midseason revival appears to be over after back-to-back losses to Indiana and Nebraska. The Bruins fired head coach DeShaun Foster after starting the season 0-3; UCLA pulled off a massive upset win against Penn State two weeks later that shook up the Big Ten standings and the Nittany Lions' playoff hopes.

Keep reading to find out picks and predictions from the Dispatch ahead of the Buckeyes-Bruins clash.

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• Over/under: 47.5
• Moneyline: Ohio State -10000

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Ohio State vs. UCLA predictions

Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 42, UCLA 10. The Bruins have crashed back to reality following a midseason revival led by interim coach Tim Skipper, who guided them to three consecutive wins in October, including an upset of Penn State. Don’t expect the Buckeyes to put up 56 points as Indiana did when it hosted UCLA three weeks ago. They continue to use a slow pace on offense and seem less interested in amassing style points. But the gap between the teams is every bit as wide. 

Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 42, UCLA 7. It's been a roller coaster season for the Bruins, who began by going 0-4, then shocked Penn State and won twice more before falling back toward earth. The descent continues in the Horseshoe, where the Buckeyes put together their best combo run-pass game of the season to send the Left Coasters home unhappy.

Brianna Mac Kay, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 45, UCLA 10. While the Bruins made waves when they defeated Penn State 42-37 earlier this season, the win has become lost significance in hindsight following Penn State's collapse. With UCLA's opponents averaging just over 30 points per game this season, the Buckeyes should find ways to get the offense rolling for a high-scoring game.

Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 38, UCLA 7. The Bruins have allowed the second-most points per game (30.7), the fourth-most total yards per game (344.6) and the second-most rushing yards per game (191.1) among Big Ten teams. In place of an injured Dylan Raiola, Cornhuskers backup quarterback TJ Lateef threw the ball only 15 times and topped 200 passing yards with three passing touchdowns, while running back Emmett Johnson topped 200 scrimmage yards. I'm expecting a full offensive showcase from Ohio State, which featured its most efficient run-game performance against Purdue last week.

Ohio State vs. UCLA scouting report: What we're watching

Rob Oller: The Bruins couldn't stop a running back if their life depended on it. Ditto their passing defense. Put it together and you have Ohio State rushing for its most yards this season − it won't reach 300 yards but 250 is well within reach − and Julian Sayin throwing bull's-eye darts to pretty much any receiver he chooses.

Brianna Mac Kay: UCLA's rushing defense is ranked 124th in the country, allowing 191.1 yards per game, giving freshman running back Bo Jackson an opportunity to have another breakout performance. Jackson's season-high performance came when he ran 108 yards against Grambling State, but the freshman has been creeping back toward that number the last two games in Big Ten play. So, can he top it against UCLA?

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The Buckeyes go over 200 rushing yards

Joey Kaufman: The Buckeyes have not surpassed 200 rushing yards against a Big Ten opponent this season, but they’ll reach that mark against the Bruins, who rank 124th in the Football Bowl Subdivision in rush defense, giving up 191 rushing yards per game. In losses to Indiana and Utah, the two ranked teams they have played this year, they allowed a combined 548 yards. After some improvement in recent weeks, the Buckeyes will take a big step forward. 

Bo Jackson averages 6.0 yards per carry

Rob Oller: Ohio State's young tailback has to be licking his chops facing the 124th-ranked run defense in the country. Jackson, and the run game, is rounding into form at just the right time as November weather decends on Columbus.

Bo Jackson tallies a rushing touchdown of 50 yards or more

Dan Aulbach: Jackson is averaging 6.67 yards per carry in his past two games. He had a 70-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game against Purdue before the play got called back due to an illegal block from Jeremiah Smith. Regardless, Jackson looks comfortable and has not carried the ball fewer than 10 times since his second game of the season against Ohio. He's simply due for a big play against a subpar UCLA rush defense.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football vs UCLA predictions, picks, odds for Week 12

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