The offensive line keeps Justin Fields clean
Highest graded returning B1G offensive tackles:
1. Rashawn Slater, Northwestern – 89.9
2. Thayer Munford, Ohio State – 77.2
3. Logan Bruss, Wisconsin – 74.9 pic.twitter.com/jw8XJ5hdBr— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 12, 2020
One thing we know about Penn State is that they will be looking to keep Justin Fields contained. That will start up front as they try to maintain gap discipline and force Fields to stay in the pocket. Granted, Fields is a throw first QB, but he does love using his legs to keep plays alive and make extra yardage on the ground.
The front of Ohio State did not play a perfect game against Nebraska, and it’ll have to do better on the road against a more talented Penn State squad. The Buckeyes have three top 60 prospects on the offensive line with Wyatt Davis, Thayer Munford, and Josh Meyers. They have to get Penn State off their gameplan.
As long as the offensive line creates holes and keeps gaps closed, it should control the game for large stretches. Penn State will make some plays with talent, but as long as the line does what it should, OSU should walk out victorious.
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