Penn State has as close of talent to Ohio State as anyone else in the league
Ryan Day: "We all know we have been in some games that we have had more talent than some of the other teams we have played."
He thinks this game will equate talent. Though that might be a stretch, Penn State is Ohio State's most talented opponent yet. https://t.co/faSjoGI0qA
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) November 19, 2019
It may not be exactly the same, especially with depth, but when asked about the challenges of playing against Penn State this weekend, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day pointed to equated talent. More often than not, game plans, preparation, and execution aside, the Buckeyes can simply line up and beat win games athlete on athlete.
Even as good as Wisconsin is, it’s more of a program that recruits to a type and then plays a physical brand that’s a part of the culture in Madison.
Against the Nittany Lions though, the gap in talent isn’t that much. These have been the two highly rated recruiting programs in the league over the last few years and you’ve seen it when the two match up on the field.
Wide receiver K.J. Hamler is as good as anyone at the wide-receiver position, quarterback Sean Clifford can start at most programs in the country, and Ohio State really went after Penn State defensive end Micah Parsons until he ultimately signed with James Franklin and crew. He has been a stud off the edge by the way.
OSU might have the advantage at certain positions, but it’s not across the board. Penn State can hang athlete for athlete in a lot of cases.
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