Ohio State is putting a hurtin’ on the Scarlet Knights as they head into the locker room at halftime up 35-3.
The first thing that stood out from the first thirty minutes was the Buckeyes’ efforts to get the running game going early. Master Teague’s work on the ground loosened things up through the air and set up the bomb to Jamison Williams and others.
On defense, the defensive line got pressure and push early on, which allowed Ohio State to get off the field on that side of the ball and put things out of reach. They defensive line seems to be getting better and better, and that’s bad news for future Buckeye opponents.
Justin Fields hits pay dirt again through the air with a simple flick of the wrist off his back foot. He hits Garrett Wilson for 8-yards and OSU goes up 28-3. #GoBucks #OSUvsRUTG https://t.co/Q1aubQGfk3
— Buckeyes Wire (@BuckeyesWire) November 8, 2020
It wasn’t all rosy though. We may be nitpicking a wee-bit, but the offensive line seems to be a little lethargic at times. The Rutgers defense brought pressure and forced the unit into some missed assignments and slow blocks. That might be fine against a rebuilding program, but gainst better teams, it could be the difference between moving on and falling just short of some pretty lofty goals.
For now though, Ohio State has looked fantastic and you have to think Ryan Day will reach deep into the depth chart in the second half, especially against his friend Greg Schiano who is prowling the other sideline.
Time to finish strong boys.
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