2024/2025 Ohio State News & Playoff Football: Ryan Day's Redemption

[goreds2]

Please continue here. Go Bucks!

(Other thread is closed)

[WVRed]

Just saw where Ohio State picked up former WVU RB CJ Donaldson.

Curious to see how he plays into the rotation next year. He's a big bruising back.

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[*BaseClogger*]

I can’t keep up with all the transfers they’ve gotten in the last 24 hours.

[Slyder]

Just saw where Ohio State picked up former WVU RB CJ Donaldson.

Curious to see how he plays into the rotation next year. He's a big bruising back.

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between the tackles kind of guy. I liked him but he always seemed to be nursing something. Can't question his toughness working through it though.

[Roy Tucker]

Interesting that the #8 seed OSU is a 2.5 point favorite over the #1 seed Oregon.

[LiferJim]

Pluck those Ducks!

Oh..


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[goreds2]

I - 0

[The Operator]

It’s official. Michigan is simply in Ryan Day’s head. It’s the only explanation.


Out to a 24-0 lead against #1 Oregon.

[WVRed]

It’s official. Michigan is simply in Ryan Day’s head. It’s the only explanation.


Out to a 24-0 lead against #1 Oregon.Watching the Texas Arizona State game earlier id be leery of them jumping out to a large lead. I don't see Ohio State giving this one up though.

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[goreds2]

Keep that right foot on the gas pedal.

[goreds2]

Keep that right foot on the gas pedal.

Wink wink ?

[WVRed]

Watching the Texas Arizona State game earlier id be leery of them jumping out to a large lead. I don't see Ohio State giving this one up though.

Sent from my SM-S911U using TapatalkIn the time I posted this Ohio State has scored two TDs.

Just need Gabriel to finish with 175 yards and a tuddy and Jordan James to get a TD to win a 10 leg parlay.

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[Kingspoint]

Roasted, broiled, basted, boiled, baked, fileted, any way you want to say it,...

The Ducks were cooked before they stepped on the field,...like a turkey waiting for Thanksgiving. It's Duck for Dinner.

[Kingspoint]

Wow!

[LiferJim]

Wow


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[Hillsdale87]

OSU has not had a holding penalty called on the opponent all season long, and that's continuing. Missed a couple obvious ones


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[Hillsdale87]

Can't keep giving up third and longs. Breakdowns in the same spot on the last two


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[The Operator]

Can't keep giving up third and longs. Breakdowns in the same spot on the last two


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Giving up that 21 yard pass on 3rd and 22 after Sawyer’s enormous sack was brutal.

[Hillsdale87]

OSU has not had a holding penalty called on the opponent all season long, and that's continuing. Missed a couple obvious ones


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Sawyer is getting held on almost every play


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[Redsfaithful]

OSU has not had a holding penalty called on the opponent all season long, and that's continuing. Missed a couple obvious ones


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I just said to my gathering I don't want to be the guy complaining about the refs up 19 but they're letting Oregon's o-line get away with murder.

[Hillsdale87]

Credit to Justin Frye who has deservedly received a lot of criticism... OL has been awesome through 2 games


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[LiferJim]

OSU has not had a holding penalty called on the opponent all season long, and that's continuing. Missed a couple obvious ones


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Wow! Is that really true?


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[LiferJim]

I understand why we’re in the soft zone, but not a fan of it.

Great game regardless!


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[The Operator]

Treveyon!

Let that clock BURN.

[The Operator]

Okay that was objectively an amazing catch.

[Hillsdale87]

Wow! Is that really true?


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Yep. They're literally last in the country in opponent flags this season. And there have been so many missed holds in this game.

Jack Sawyer has not had a hold called for him since early in his freshman year.


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[Roy Tucker]

Will Howard looks like a young Michael Keaton

[goreds2]

Fun game to say the least.

[RiverRat13]

Wow! Is that really true?


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There have been a total of three holds called against OSU opponents. Only one was against an OSU defensive lineman, and that was back against Western Michigan. The other two were against a linebacker and a safety.

[kaldaniels]

I’m on Cloud 9 right now…

But still, what the hell were they doing against Michigan?

[LiferJim]

Yep. They're literally last in the country in opponent flags this season. And there have been so many missed holds in this game.

Jack Sawyer has not had a hold called for him since early in his freshman year.


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Jeesh. I saw them too today. Imagine how bad of a drubbing it would had been, had they called them. Hopefully this big trend changes soon.


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[Roy Tucker]

I’m on Cloud 9 right now…

But still, what the hell were they doing against Michigan?

I still think Chip Kelly had gambling debts and paid them off by throwing that game. I’m only half kidding.

[LiferJim]

There have been a total of three holds called against OSU opponents. Only one was against an OSU defensive lineman, and that was back against Western Michigan. The other two were against a linebacker and a safety.

That just blows my mind. Either the refs wanna see us play closer games or we’ve played the cleanest teams ever this year. lol

Regardless, I’m stoked about today’s win!


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[goreds2]

On the BuckNuts Morning Five this morning it was mentioned that this was the first time a #1 team had zero points and the opponent had 34 points. Biggest deficit while having zero points.

[kaldaniels]

The O-Line has quietly had a great last 2 games.

[goreds2]

O - H !!!!

[Roy Tucker]

Go Bucks!!

[Roy Tucker]

Buckeyes 7-0.

Funny how well the OL is playing missing 2 starters.

[The Operator]

Treveyon you doofus.

Can’t do that.

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Welp. Love Treveyon, but he personally derailed that drive.


Brutal.

[The Operator]

Defense is SWARMING.

[Roy Tucker]

Texas is lucky on 2 fumbles. Buckeye D is looking strong.

[LiferJim]

Dominating but only up 7 scares me. Two bad penalties on offense is all that’s stopped us really


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[The Operator]

Got away with a DPI there

I’ll take it

[Roy Tucker]

Holding calls are killing OSU.

[The Operator]

Clown car of penalties. Shooting themselves in the foot.

[The Operator]

Oof that’s a brutal drop by the Texas receiver but I’ll take it

[The Operator]

Offense is awful since the (likely scripted) opening drive.

[RedTeamGo!]

Offense is awful since the (likely scripted) opening drive.

I am going to credit the Texas D. They are locking down the OSU WRs and they aren’t allowing Howard much time.

[Roy Tucker]

Offense is awful since the (likely scripted) opening drive.

Texas is playing their safeties deep taking away the big plays. And penalties continue to be a problem.

OSU needs to hold them here before halftime. They get the ball to open the second half.

[The Operator]

I am going to credit the Texas D. They are locking down the OSU WRs and they aren’t allowing Howard much time.
They’ve played well no doubt.

But that doesn’t excuse the penalties and it especially doesn’t excuse Henderson being a dummy and killing a drive that looked promising.

[The Operator]

Ohhh that sure seems close to a fumble.

[Roy Tucker]

Ohhh that sure seems close to a fumble.

Close but I’d say no.

Big Texas gain.

[The Operator]

Welp.

Tie game.

[The Operator]

Treveyon!!!!!!

Needed that!!!!

[RedTeamGo!]

Jackson was clearly held on that TD pass, but this is how OSU played against Michigan. Day and Kelly are turtling again.

[The Operator]

Jackson was clearly held on that TD pass, but this is how OSU played against Michigan. Day and Kelly are turtling again.

Yea #78 was basically committing felonious assault but the refs couldn’t be bothered.


Thank god for this score before halftime.

[kaldaniels]

They were really pushing the “Trey cost them the game with his penalty” narrative. Ha!

[The Operator]

14-7 Buckeyes at the half.

OSU will receive the second half kickoff. A double dip would be nice.

[kaldaniels]

14-7 Buckeyes at the half.

OSU will receive the second half kickoff. A double dip would be nice.

You could just reference the “middle 8” like the cool people do these days.

Tired of hearing it. Looking at you Mr. Day.

[kaldaniels]

Everyone has been pounding the over in this game. Looked ominous for awhile but those 14 points in the last 30 seconds will help the cause.

[kaldaniels]

I am going to credit the Texas D. They are locking down the OSU WRs and they aren’t allowing Howard much time.

Sounds like they are doubling JJ every play and getting pressure on Howard. That’s the best recipe against OSU.

Great call on the screen - it may take stuff like that to get clicking.

[LiferJim]

I now forgive Henderson, for that momentum changing personal foul. Look for Smith to be much more involved in the 2nd half. Have to find a way to get him the ball.


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[Roy Tucker]

Bundelay, savey.

Shoveled my driveway.

[The Operator]

Well that’s a less than ideal start to the second half.

[Roy Tucker]

Howard sometimes isn’t quite good enough.

[The Operator]

Defense does their job and forces the punt.

[kaldaniels]

Howard sometimes isn’t quite good enough.

Twitter speculation (and huge knot) is he broke a bone in his left (non-throwing) hand. He’s been off.

[The Operator]

Twitter speculation (and huge knot) is he broke a bone in his left (non-throwing) hand. He’s been off.

Has Elon weighed in? :p

[Roy Tucker]

Don’t run wide on 3rd and 1.

[The Operator]

Not sure I understand that particular play call when you need a foot to move the chains.

[LiferJim]

Not sure I understand that particular play call when you need a foot to move the chains.

Me either. Terrible call


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[Hillsdale87]

Not sure I understand that particular play call when you need a foot to move the chains.

Judkins had it if he didn't try to bounce it


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[The Operator]

Judkins had it if he didn't try to bounce it


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Yea, it’s partly on him too for sure.

I just hate play calls like that in those situations. Just like I hate when the Bengals throw 3 yards behind the sticks on a 3rd or especially a 4th down.

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Ahhhhh so close to a pickoff

[The Operator]

Oh for the love of god

[kaldaniels]

No one is getting past Caleb Downs in isolation.

[Roy Tucker]

OSU gets burned on a blitz.

[The Operator]

Defense is gassed and gives up a TD


Ugh

[Roy Tucker]

Buckeye offense needs to get in gear.

[kaldaniels]

That was like a 1 in a 100 drive. Everything went UT’s way. I don’t think they will drive like that again.

That said, you gotta overcome it now.

[The Operator]

Buckeye offense needs to get in gear.

Starting to feel like the Michigan game.


If they don’t come out and blow the doors off in the 1st quarter, they play extremely tight. They’ve had so many chances to take control of the game and yet here we are all tied up.

[RedTeamGo!]

This is a classic Day/Kelly turtling game on offense. The defense deserves better. I don’t get it. You go balls to the wall against Tennessee and Oregon and then get terrified against Texas. Weird. I think this is a loss. Don’t see them scoring again.

[Hillsdale87]

Starting to feel like the Michigan game.


If they don’t come out and blow the doors off in the 1st quarter, they play extremely tight. They’ve had so many chances to take control of the game and yet here we are all tied up.

Texas has a good plan and OSU hasn't adjusted. Gotta take the underneath opportunities


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[RedTeamGo!]

Also, timeout kickoff timeout needs to become a federal crime. This is ridiculous.

[The Operator]

This is a classic Day/Kelly turtling game on offense. The defense deserves better. I don’t get it. You go balls to the wall against Tennessee and Oregon and then get terrified against Texas. Weird. I think this is a loss. Don’t see them scoring again.

Yep. Starting to feel like a Ryan Day Special

[Roy Tucker]

That’s a BS call. The whistle hadn’t been blown.

[The Operator]

More stupid penalties

[Hillsdale87]

Penalties are killer


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[The Operator]

Nah. Buckeyes aren’t gonna win this.

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Texas gets the ball near midfield after the punt.


Literally nothing going right.

[MWM]

This game is over. When the buckeye O gets in these ruts, they’ve shown no ability to adjust or get creative. They score 82 last 2 games and have 1 drive and a big play but look totally lost otherwise. It’s like if their original game plan doesn’t work they just give up.

[Roy Tucker]

Buckeye defense is getting gassed and their offense is baffled by the Texas defense. Plus stupid penalties at critical times.

[kaldaniels]

What’s the right play calls on offense? JJ is neutered with the double team and Howard doesn’t have time.

Quick screens? Runs to the outside?

[Roy Tucker]

I need a beer.

[LiferJim]

This is a classic Day/Kelly turtling game on offense. The defense deserves better. I don’t get it. You go balls to the wall against Tennessee and Oregon and then get terrified against Texas. Weird. I think this is a loss. Don’t see them scoring again.

That’s exactly how I see it. Sickening and inexcusable


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[The Operator]

The defense somehow saves the day again.

Can the offense do SOMETHING?

[Roy Tucker]

Buckeyes getting lousy field position.

[kaldaniels]

I need a beer.

I just held my pour for an extra several seconds.

[Roy Tucker]

Texas wins the cheerleader competition. Dang.

[The Operator]

Finally! Huge conversion on 3rd down

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Hoooo that was nearly an INT

[kaldaniels]

I’m sure I could pull tape of UT holding earlier in the game Kirk. Get over it.

[The Operator]

I’m sure I could pull tape of UT holding earlier in the game Kirk. Get over it.

They’ve (Texas) gotten away with murder at times.

Just Kirk doing his “I’m not a homer” bit.

[Roy Tucker]

I put on my lucky Buckeye hat.

[kaldaniels]

I hate those sideline shots by the markers.

Gives me Brock Bowers flashbacks.

[The Operator]

Can’t stop shooting themselves in the foot

[Hillsdale87]

Can’t stop shooting themselves in the foot

Penalty in almost every critical spot


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[The Operator]

Howard!!!!

Was not expecting that

[Roy Tucker]

Turf monster gets Howard.

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Don’t get cute here. Just run the ball.

[Roy Tucker]

My hat worked.

[The Operator]

Judkins!!!!

That was a hell of a drive

[The Operator]

Well poop. Texas moving with ease.

[kaldaniels]

Naughty naughty you little beeeatch.

[The Operator]

Defense is gassed

[kaldaniels]

Defense is gassed

UT with nice play design.

[Roy Tucker]

See if OSU can do a goal line stand.

[The Operator]

Holy crap!!!!!

[Roy Tucker]

woooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

[kaldaniels]

Legend.

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So happy for Jack.

[Redsfaithful]

lol always fun to read the doom and gloom after

World of hurt coming for Notre Dame.

[The Operator]

Sawyer remembered how they don’t turn his INT in the Michigan game into points and says “Hell, I’ll take this to the house myself”

[LiferJim]

Wow!!!! Wooohooo!


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[westofyou]

Well... that was something

[kaldaniels]

Jack’s signature play should have been the INT vs Mich but we know how that went. Glad he got one.

[The Operator]

Jack’s signature play should have been the INT vs Mich but we know how that went. Glad he got one.

Very poetic

[The Operator]

Caleb Downs!!!

There it is

[Roy Tucker]

Ballgame.

[kaldaniels]

Caleb Downs!!!

There it is

A little a head of myself but if things go well…the day they grabbed Downs was the day they won the NC.

[kaldaniels]

I respect the hell out of what Marcus Freeman has done so by all means Jan 20 is not a gimme and OSU needs to be ready.

But I can smell it…

[Kingspoint]

https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-vs-ohio-state-series-history

From Sep 19, 2023...

Despite competing every year in recruiting for the best players in the Midwest, Notre Dame and Ohio State have actually only met seven times on the field, with five of those matchups coming in the regular season. The Buckeyes have won five in a row against the Irish and lead the all-time series 5-2, including a 21-10 victory in the season opener last year in Columbus. Don't know the results of that 2023 contest.

2022 – Ohio State 21, Notre Dame 10
2015 – Ohio State 44, Notre Dame 28 (Fiesta Bowl)
2005 – Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 20 (Fiesta Bowl)
1996 – Ohio State 29, Notre Dame 16
1995 – Ohio State 45, Notre Dame 26
1936 – Notre Dame 7, Ohio State 2
1935 – Notre Dame 18, Ohio State 13

1935 - Billed as the “Game of the Century” and voted as such by football writers in 1950, Notre Dame’s victory over unbeaten Ohio State occurred in the first meeting between the two teams and featured a then-record crowd in Ohio Stadium. Notre Dame trailed 13-0 at halftime and 13-12 late in the fourth quarter before the Irish defense forced a turnover, giving the ball back to the offense. With 32 seconds left, Bill Shakespeare threw a touchdown pass to Wayne Millner, giving the Irish an 18-13 win. Unfortunately, the Irish would be upset the following weekend by Northwestern before tying Army, two results that denied the team a chance at the national title.

2022 – The Fighting Irish defense held Ohio State’s vaunted offensive attack to their lowest point total in the Ryan Day era, but Notre Dame’s offense was unable to hold up its end of the bargain in a 21-10 loss in the season opener in Columbus. Things started well for Notre Dame, with now-Buckeye Lorenzo Styles taking the first play from scrimmage 54 yards into the Buckeye red zone, but Notre Dame was forced to settle for a field goal. After CJ Stroud hit Emeka Egbuka for a 31-yard touchdown pass, the teams traded punts until Audric Estime capped off a 10-play, 87-yard drive with a 1-yard score. Notre Dame held that slim 10-7 margin until Stroud gave the Buckeyes a lead they would never relinquish with a 24-yard strike to Xavier Johnson with 17 seconds left in the third quarter. Notre Dame’s defense wore down in the fourth quarter, and Ohio State iced the game with a 14-play, 95-yard touchdown drive that took over 7 minutes off the clock. The hangover from the loss lasted into the following weekend, as Notre Dame was shocked by Marshall in Week 2 but would rebound to finish 9-4. The Buckeyes would take an undefeated record into the season finale against Michigan, where they fell 45-23 to the underdog Wolverines. A controversial loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff cemented the 2022 season as a big “what if” in Columbus.

[Roy Tucker]

That fumble return by Sawyer in this game at that time is an all-timer. And I’ve seen a lot of Buckeye football.

[MWM]

The Caleb Downs play on 2nd down shouldn’t be lost in the Sawyer play. That was arguably more important.

[kaldaniels]

The Caleb Downs play on 2nd down shouldn’t be lost in the Sawyer play. That was arguably more important.

Sark has to live with that for the rest of his career. Isn’t Arch his short yardage weapon? It was 1st and goal from the 1!

[The Operator]

Jeremiah Smith was a complete non-factor tonight and they still managed to win it. That’s… big.


That goal line stand was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

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Sark has to live with that for the rest of his career. Isn’t Arch his short yardage weapon? It was 1st and goal from the 1!

Yea I couldn’t believe Arch didn’t come in the game in that spot. They converted with ease that first time around.


In any event, what an amazing goal line stand after looking absolutely gassed coming down the field. Downs knocks them back behind the sticks and Captain Jack takes the ball back and to the house.

Incredible.

[Hillsdale87]

Very happy for Ryan Day. Go win next Monday and then please figure out Michigan [emoji1]


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[Hillsdale87]

The Caleb Downs play on 2nd down shouldn’t be lost in the Sawyer play. That was arguably more important.

Sawyer also busted up the third down play with pressure. He was dominant.


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[kaldaniels]

Ryan Day gets a ton of crap but he gets credit for that screen with 30 seconds left in the first half.

If they kneel the ball there like many would do I don’t know that they win.

[LiferJim]

Sawyer also busted up the third down play with pressure. He was dominant.


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Yes he was dominant! Game ball definitely goes to the defense!


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[RedTeamGo!]

I cannot believe that scoop and score happened.

That -7 yard HB toss from the 1 yard line on 2nd down is going to haunt Sark for the rest of his life.

I legitimately hope he doesn’t start drinking again because of that.

[Roy Tucker]

You don’t see a goal line stand very often any more.

Crazy that Ewers and Sawyer were roommates at Columbus.

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And Downs is an NFL All Pro playing college football. Some NFL team will get a helluva player.

[kaldaniels]

I cannot believe that scoop and score happened.

That -7 yard HB toss from the 1 yard line on 2nd down is going to haunt Sark for the rest of his life.

I legitimately hope he doesn’t start drinking again because of that.

I will go to my grave with the simple thought that on 1st and goal from the 1…

Run 4 straight tight QB sneaks or RB dives. Leave no room for a loss of yardage. If you don’t make it in 4 tries I don’t know what to say but I won’t criticize the play calling.

[RedTeamGo!]

You don’t see a goal line stand very often any more.

Crazy that Ewers and Sawyer were roommates at Columbus.

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And Downs is an NFL All Pro playing college football. Some NFL team will get a helluva player.

Yep, Downs is crazy good.

[kaldaniels]

Yep, Downs is crazy good.

I’ve already got him in Canton.

[*BaseClogger*]

I will go to my grave with the simple thought that on 1st and goal from the 1…

Run 4 straight tight QB sneaks or RB dives. Leave no room for a loss of yardage. If you don’t make it in 4 tries I don’t know what to say but I won’t criticize the play calling.

Isn’t that what Penn State did and Franklin got a ton of criticism?

[kaldaniels]

Isn’t that what Penn State did and Franklin got a ton of criticism?

No.

No gain.
1 yard run.
1 yard run.
Incompletion.

It was from the 3.

[kaldaniels]

No.

No gain.
1 yard run.
1 yard run.
Incompletion.

It was from the 3.

And I don’t say that to be disrespectful. But 1 yard is way different than 3. At 3 the playbook is open. At 1 you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Pound/scrape it in.

[Kingspoint]

So, is that a clickbait headline stating that Day's best move is to get himself a Coaching gig in the SEC?

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And I don’t say that to be disrespectful. But 1 yard is way different than 3. At 3 the playbook is open. At 1 you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Pound/scrape it in.

Pete Carroll reinvented it.

[GAC]

I was really getting miffed at all the stupid penalties on OSU, beginning with Henderson punching the facemask, that killed drives. I hope they clean that up.

[Reds Freak]

I will go to my grave with the simple thought that on 1st and goal from the 1…

Run 4 straight tight QB sneaks or RB dives. Leave no room for a loss of yardage. If you don’t make it in 4 tries I don’t know what to say but I won’t criticize the play calling.

Especially if you use the Bush Push or whatever they call it. Not sure I've ever seen that stopped, let alone four straight times.

[Roy Tucker]

I was really getting miffed at all the stupid penalties on OSU, beginning with Henderson punching the facemask, that killed drives. I hope they clean that up.

Yeah. I couldn’t really complain about the calls. They were valid. There was another one where an OL piled into a Texas defender after the whistle.

[LiferJim]

Yeah. I couldn’t really complain about the calls. They were valid. There was another one where an OL piled into a Texas defender after the whistle.

I do think the one personnel foul on our offensive lineman was bogus though. He drilled the Texas guy while Tate was still be tackled by three guys. Maybe the whistle had been blown, but they were still trying to tackle Tate.

Regardless, those penalties need to be cleaned up significantly, in order to beat the Fighting Irish!


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[MWM]

I will go to my grave with the simple thought that on 1st and goal from the 1…

Run 4 straight tight QB sneaks or RB dives. Leave no room for a loss of yardage. If you don’t make it in 4 tries I don’t know what to say but I won’t criticize the play calling.

I tend to think the same thing, but was listening to some analysis this morning that said their goal line strategy would have been based on the film they watched from OSU all season. Oregon tried that as did Penn State and there was nothing to be had going right at the that D line on the goal line. So he tried it the first play and it was more of the same. So that's why he pivoted. Now, this person also said a toss sweep from a shotgun is absolutely never the right call in that situation, but not wnating to just do 4 straight dives was very much justifiable.

It was the first time in the game Texas was at the goal line. Their previous 2 TDs were from around the 20, so this is the first time they actually had to execute at the goal line.

[Roy Tucker]

I do think the one personnel foul on our offensive lineman was bogus though. He drilled the Texas guy while Tate was still be tackled by three guys. Maybe the whistle had been blown, but they were still trying to tackle Tate.

Regardless, those penalties need to be cleaned up significantly, in order to beat the Fighting Irish!


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Yeah, I b*tched about it when the play happened. But the replay had the whistle blowing while there was wrestling going on. It was close but it was also very noticeable. OSU seemed to step on their own airhose with penalties last night.

[RedTeamGo!]

Yeah, I b*tched about it when the play happened. But the replay had the whistle blowing while there was wrestling going on. It was close but it was also very noticeable. OSU seemed to step on their own airhose with penalties last night.

That happened because the refs waited wayyyy too long to blow the play dead in the first place. Tate was stopped and was being mugged by 4 Texas players for multiple seconds. It was almost as if the refs were hoping Tate fumbled the ball. That play was weird and shady, frankly.

[plantmanky]

I will go to my grave with the simple thought that on 1st and goal from the 1…

Run 4 straight tight QB sneaks or RB dives. Leave no room for a loss of yardage. If you don’t make it in 4 tries I don’t know what to say but I won’t criticize the play calling.

Why go tight and put everybody in the box...... 4 wide, single back, line has one and ones and see who wins. if they uncover a wr simple screen TD either way.

Why get your QB hurt, just dumb.

[MWM]

If the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame, they will have beaten all the other teams in the final 4, the #1 seed, and Tennessee and Indiana….. so 6 of the other 11 playoff teams.

[kaldaniels]

Why go tight and put everybody in the box...... 4 wide, single back, line has one and ones and see who wins. if they uncover a wr simple screen TD either way.

Why get your QB hurt, just dumb.

If you are going to call my remark/idea “dumb” can you show me the injury risk of QB sneaks other than in anecdotal fashion?

I’ve never seen an old-fashion QB sneak be called out as an elevated injury risk. That said if I’m calling plays I wouldn’t rely on 4 straight QB sneaks. I’d use a RB straight at one of the inside holes as well.

No shotgun. No dancing around in the backfield. No lateral runs/throws. 1 yard.

If Sark had followed my directions last night I’m 95 percent sure they get it in on 4 tries. The phrase “gassed” was being used about the OSU D before Sark screwed the pooch.

[kaldaniels]

If the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame, they will have beaten all the other teams in the final 4, the #1 seed, and Tennessee and Indiana….. so 6 of the other 11 playoff teams.

There are pros and cons of the 12-man playoff but I love that in most years (especially once the brackets are fixed) the eventual winner will have a very respectable resume.

(We were close to PSU possibly winning with a draw of SMU, BSU, ND and Texas…had it gone that way it would have been a little icky once the dust cleared)

[Hillsdale87]

Why go tight and put everybody in the box...... 4 wide, single back, line has one and ones and see who wins. if they uncover a wr simple screen TD either way.

Why get your QB hurt, just dumb.

Yes. So dumb. Eagles are idiots for running the most unstoppable short yardage play of all time whenever they have a yard to gain [emoji849]


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[plantmanky]

Yes. So dumb. Eagles are idiots for running the most unstoppable short yardage play of all time whenever they have a yard to gain [emoji849]


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Using a team whos QB has been in concussion protocol for over a month now, makes my point for me, thanks.

[Hillsdale87]

Using a team whos QB has been in concussion protocol for over a month now, makes my point for me, thanks.

He got the concussion on the tush push? There were about 300 QB sneaks in the NFL this season. Way more in college. The only QB sneak injury I can ever remember is Mahomes back in 2019. So if I'm a coach, and there's a 1/3,000 chance that my QB will get injured, but I can guarantee that I'll score a TD in a crucial situation, I think I'll roll the dice...


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[kaldaniels]

Using a team whos QB has been in concussion protocol for over a month now, makes my point for me, thanks.

Jalen Hurts got a concussion running full speed 15 yards downfield on a draw when a DB came flying in with a helmet shot…makes what point now?

[kaldaniels]

RTG or anyone else with their ear to the ground…I’ve seen murmuring OSU may dip into the QB portal again for 2025. Is that a possibility?

[*BaseClogger*]

If Kienholz transfers they’ll only have two scholarship quarterbacks.

[RedTeamGo!]

RTG or anyone else with their ear to the ground…I’ve seen murmuring OSU may dip into the QB portal again for 2025. Is that a possibility?

Thats a lot of message board scuttlebutt based on nothing. Sayin is going to be QB1, Kienholz QB2 (if he stays, which I think he will), and TSC will be QB3.

They will likely bring in a Chuganov type to be a glorified grad assistant.

For some reason Pete Nakos said OSU was involved with Beck when he entered the portal, which was complete nonsense.

[RedTeamGo!]

And honestly, I wouldn't say Sayin is guaranteed the spot. There have been a lot of reports that Keinholz has taken some serious strides. People, including me, have a bad taste in their mouth over him because of how he looked in the Cotton Bowl last year, but I and others need to remind ourselves he was a true freshman. It would actually work out better if Keinholz started this year, Sayin transferred, so that way TSC could step into the starting role as a sophomore.

At the end of the day, with OSU, QB is the least of my concerns.

Sayin might be good, he was a big time recruit, but not like TSC. TSC is a freak of nature.

[bucksfan2]

Thats a lot of message board scuttlebutt based on nothing. Sayin is going to be QB1, Kienholz QB2 (if he stays, which I think he will), and TSC will be QB3.

They will likely bring in a Chuganov type to be a glorified grad assistant.

For some reason Pete Nakos said OSU was involved with Beck when he entered the portal, which was complete nonsense.

Yea, Day wants 4 QB's at the minimum. I do think they will be ok with Sayin and St Clair, although I think Keinholtz may be best served spending another season in CBus as QB2. He came from North Dakota, enrolled in the Summer, and didn't have a whole lot under his belt when he was thrust into the Cotton Bowl last season. He wasn't ready, and it made sense as OSU wanted to see what they had in Brown.

They will find a glorified grad assistant who wants to come in and play QB.

FWIW I think it will be Sayin (who apparently was #1 on their board in his class) and then a battle with TSC in Sayin's Jr year.

[kaldaniels]

Lou Holtz is out chumming the waters…

https://x.com/coachlouholtz88/status/1879630865111961810?s=46&t=FCamOnVNgxwYJ5KNUDGyPw

[LiferJim]

Let’s see your predictions

I say Ohio State wins 24-14. I know the Buckeyes have the potential to blow the Irish out, but I think Notre Dame will find a way to slow them down.

Go Buckeyes!!


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[plantmanky]

ND 28 to 14

[*BaseClogger*]

I can’t see notre dame’s offense scoring four touchdowns.

[goreds2]

I can’t see notre dame’s offense scoring four touchdowns.

8 field goals and 2 safety’s? :)

27-13 Buckeyes win

[Redsfaithful]

42-10 Buckeyes

[NorthBerg]

State 21 Notre Dame 17

Just watched a replay of the Irish and the Nits. Notre Dame as a team plays better than the sum of its individual parts. Intensity, second efforts, and a gleam of confidence that they will win. The Buckeyes will fail if they do not execute the fundamentals of tackling. The Buckeyes will fail if self inflicted wounds give the Damn Irish second chances.

Talent as indicated by recruiting rankings does not win by itself.

[Roy Tucker]

I think the Irish put up a stiff battle and keep it close into the 3rd quarter. The ND secondary against the OSU wide receivers is where the battle will be. Scoring will be tough and turnovers will be key.

OSU pulls away late 27-13.

[Rantly]

I think the Irish put up a stiff battle and keep it close into the 3rd quarter. The ND secondary against the OSU wide receivers is where the battle will be. Scoring will be tough and turnovers will be key.

OSU pulls away late 27-13.

35-19 OSU

[bucksfan2]

I think that as long as OSU doesn't get in their own way, they will cover pretty comfortably.

The path for ND is to muck it up, make it an ugly 4 quarter game. Basically do what Michigan did and what Texas tried to. Can they do that? But when I look back to the Michigan loss and the Texas game, they were close because of self inflicted wounds and poor play calling. If they stay out of their own way, I just don't know how ND can hang.

One other thing, playing indoors on a fast track more often than not benefits OSU. Will the depth and team speed show up?

[RiverfrontRed]

I think that as long as OSU doesn't get in their own way, they will cover pretty comfortably.

The path for ND is to muck it up, make it an ugly 4 quarter game. Basically do what Michigan did and what Texas tried to. Can they do that? But when I look back to the Michigan loss and the Texas game, they were close because of self inflicted wounds and poor play calling. If they stay out of their own way, I just don't know how ND can hang.

One other thing, playing indoors on a fast track more often than not benefits OSU. Will the depth and team speed show up?

It was only poor play calling because it didn't work. The other team had something to do with that. I'm a Notre Dame fan. My head tells me the Irish get beat by at least 2 touchdowns. I'd feel good if they kept it close. But I also think Freeman is a better coach than Day, so I give the Irish a chance. The Georgia game is where they proved they could stack up athletically.

#GoIrish

[WVRed]

Just put in my bet for tonight:

Ohio State covers the spread

Under on total points

Judkins ATD

Henderson over 57.5 yards rushing

Tate over 39.5 receiving

Egbuka over 62.5 receiving

Who lets me down?

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[Redsfaithful]

But I also think Freeman is a better coach than Day

I like Freeman but I wouldn't trade coaches.

[The Operator]

Gonna be a heavy dose of designed QB runs tonight from ND.


Very methodical opening drive

[The Operator]

Getting beat pretty soundly at the line of scrimmage so far

[Roy Tucker]

18 play drive and takes over 9 minutes.

[The Operator]

ND scores first and makes it 7-0

Seeing the D line get pushed back several yards multiple times on run plays up the middle is worrisome.



Hopefully just a nice, possibly scripted opening drive. Need to answer it.

[Roy Tucker]

Buckeye DL got their butts kicked.

[*BaseClogger*]

Leonard won’t be able to carry the ball that frequently for four quarters. It was their entire offense.

[Roy Tucker]

Leonard won’t be able to carry the ball that frequently for four quarters. It was their entire offense.

They’ll play off that next drive.

Buckeyes need to finish here.

[The Operator]

Jeremiah!!!


Great answer

[Reds Freak]

Leonard won’t be able to carry the ball that frequently for four quarters. It was their entire offense.

Tough quarterback but doesn't seem like a great passer at all.

[The Operator]

Defense works a 3 and out with the benefit of a false start and a hold.

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Commercials are absolutely killing me

[Roy Tucker]

Holding on a fair catch is a curious call.

[The Operator]

Ebuka sets the OSU record for career receptions


Pretty impressive feat

[MWM]

Holding on a fair catch is a curious call.

Looked to me like a Buckeye was falling backwards trying to block a guy and wound up pulling him to the ground.

[The Operator]

Judkins!!!

OSU takes the lead

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14 unanswered points for the Buckeyes.


Hopefully that first drive was the best punch Notre Dame had.

[Roy Tucker]

Nice drive. OSU offense is clicking.

[Hillsdale87]

If OSU can get a stop here they've got a shot to put this away before halftime


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[The Operator]

OSU works another 3 and out after nearly getting a turnover


Time to go up by another score

[The Operator]

Judkins!!!

OSU gets the score before the half

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21 unanswered points for the Buckeyes


Couldn’t have asked for better outcomes since that first drive and they’ve got the ball to start the second half

[Roy Tucker]

ND man-to-man defense is getting beat.

[Redsfaithful]

Much like Tennessee, this Notre Dame team isn't good.

[LiferJim]

Howard is absolutely dialed in. Woooohooo!


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[Roy Tucker]

Freeman seemed a little rattled.

[Roy Tucker]

I was trying to avoid seeing Trump today.

[The Operator]

Score coming out of halftime here and Notre Dame will have to start throwing the ball and be further back on their heels than they already are.

[The Operator]

Hell of a start!

[The Operator]

Judkins!!!

Absolute domination

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28-7 Buckeyes

[GAC]

The buckeyes about ready to put this game away? 28-7 now

[Roy Tucker]

ND has looked overmatched since that first drive.

[The Operator]

ND has looked overmatched since that first drive.

Reminds me of the 2014/15 natty game where Oregon came out and marched down the field, looking unstoppable with Mariota at the helm. It was all Buckeyes from there.

[The Operator]

Notre Dame fakes a punt and it falls incomplete


Desperation move

[GAC]

That was a really dumb play call on Notre Dame’s part

[Roy Tucker]

Had him open.

[The Operator]

Buckeyes juuuuust miss on a go route into the end zone but they get 3 on the FG.


31-7

[The Operator]

Penalty keeps the ND drive alive and they score a TD after the receiver eludes multiple would be tacklers

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2 pointer is good


31-15


Notre Dame isn’t dead quite yet

[Roy Tucker]

Poor tackling leads to a Notre Dame TD.

[The Operator]

Time for a long, clock chewing TD drive

[RedTeamGo!]

So many commercials

[Roy Tucker]

Ill-advised roughing call on ND.

[The Operator]

On to quarter number 4 with the Buckeyes moving thanks in part to a roughing call.

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So many commercials

It’s absolutely insane

Commercial, kickoff, commercial basically all night

[Roy Tucker]

So many commercials

I figured after that big long ND drive to open the game, they would have a lot of commercials to catch up on.

[The Operator]

Announcers were begging for a turnover and immediately get one

[Roy Tucker]

I knew that they don’t fumble call was the kiss of death.

[The Operator]

Well crap

[The Operator]

Awful lot of flags after that turnover that the announcers called


I kid I kid

Sort of

[GAC]

That was a bull**** pass interference call

[The Operator]

No good!!!!


Huge break there

[Roy Tucker]

OSU gets lucky with a doink off the upright on a FG.

[Redsfaithful]

That was a bull**** pass interference call

Missed field goal proving once again ball don't lie lol

[GAC]

Doink!

[The Operator]

OSU gets lucky with a doink off the upright on a FG.

Strange decision with how well they were moving


I’ll take it

[The Operator]

Aagghhh

[Roy Tucker]

Howard misses the 3rd down pass. They ran time off the clock though. Defense needs to be stout here.

[Roy Tucker]

how they didn’t call the hold on JTT I will never know.

[The Operator]

Buckeyes can’t buy a holding call on defense

JTT got mauled and then comes up hurt

[The Operator]

And Notre Dame immediately hits the home run for a TD

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2 pointer is good


31-23


Very much a game

[Roy Tucker]

I thought it was both offensive and defensive holding on that TD.

[LiferJim]

Exactly why you never take your foot off the gas


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[The Operator]

All on the offense here

Put it away

[LiferJim]

Why run that play with 15 seconds on the play clock. Makes zero sense


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[Roy Tucker]

What are thy doing running Howard so much.

[The Operator]

This play calling is awful

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There it is!!!!

[Redsfaithful]

Very appropriate for it to be Jeremiah Smith at the end. Just in awe of how good he is.

[Roy Tucker]

Well that call took balls.

[The Operator]

Well that call took balls.

They had to do something different. Another QB draw would have been nuts.

[The Operator]

FG is good!!!

34-23!!!!

[The Operator]

Bizarre ending but BUCKEYES WIN!!!

[RiverRat13]

Good for Ryan Day.

[The Operator]

Credit to Ryan Day. I’ve been a very loud critic, but he did *exactly* what he needed to do to shake off that bizarre loss to Michigan.

They’ve been far and away the obviously best team in the nation since then.

[Redsfaithful]

Hearing how the players talked about Ryan Day this past week it's pretty clear he's the guy. This is just his first.

[goreds2]

Good for Ryan Day.

In his postgame interview, he said he has a story to tell. Sounds like a good book in the making.

GO BUCKS - National Champions!

[Assembly Hall]

Congrats Bucknuts!

[RedTeamGo!]

Amazing! Go bucks!!!

[HeatherC1212]

I haven't posted here in a million years but had to pop in after that awesome game tonight. Congrats to the Buckeyes!! I am SOOO over the moon for this entire team! :beerme: