The Wildcats’ offense can be pretty one-dimensional
The missed field was big. A 9 point lead in a game like this would be a pretty big mountain for Northwestern to climb. Without Bowser, this Wildcat offense doesn't have much.
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) November 7, 2020
I know, I know, we already talked about what a difference quarterback Peyton Ramsey has meant to this team, but it’s not for how he’s been dropping dimes all over the field. The coaching staff doesn’t ask that of him, instead letting him manage the game and then sprinkling in situational throws to keep the defense honest.
If we’re being honest here, Northwestern’s offense can be very much one-dimensional with little thought to the passing game. It’s there for sure, and Fitzgerald may have to open it up a little bit more in this one, but if you can stop the running game, there’s a good chance you’re going to slow down an attack that’s only averaging 25.3 points per game and just over 350 yards of total offense per contest.
That type of game management should be right in the wheelhouse of an Ohio State squad that has been really good at stopping the run, but we’ll just have to see how it all plays out.
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