NEXT … Establish a presence on the ground
Running backs Trey Sermon, Master Teague expected to split carries for Ohio State football https://t.co/xJtyGinxbZ
— Columbus Dispatch (@DispatchAlerts) September 28, 2020
Look, we know what Justin Fields and a talented wide receiving corps can do through the air. But make no mistake, the Ohio State program is an offensive line driven program. That means OSU is going to want to be balanced and drive Nebraska off the ball, open up lanes, and let the running backs move the chains on the ground.
When you are the more talented team with a dominant offensive line, continuing to lean on the other squad has a wearing down effect that will take a toll as the game wears on.
There’s going to be plenty of yards available through the air, but if we see Trey Sermon and Master Teague have a great day as well, that’s going to be the winning recipe almost every time out.
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