Ohio State's run game and special teams struggles continued but the passing game eventually got going and the defense shined once more in a 20-point win over Maryland.
Trialing 17-10 early in the third quarter after sleepwalking to that point, Ohio State caught fire over the final quarter and a half, scoring 27 unanswered points in a 37-17 victory over Maryland, improving the Buckeyes to 5-0 on the season.
We'll focus on the Boilers starting tomorrow but for now, here are Five Things from Ohio State's 20-point win over the now 5-1 Terrapins.With Ohio State's offense stuck in neutral for a lengthy spell, the defense needed to pick them up and once again answered the call. Entering the day having allowed a mere three receptions for over 30 yards through four games, Ohio State didn't allow any to Maryland and the Terps' longest rush went for 17 yards.
The fact he's performed as well as he has behind a spotty offensive line and running game is just further testament to his poise and talent. His finest throw of the day came on a 37-yard connection with Harrison on a 2nd-and-33 snap. Just a perfect toss into the bucket and Marvin did the rest. Now, five games into 2023 the elder statesman is arguably a top-4 or top-5 defender for an Ohio State defense enjoying a stellar season-to-date.
Proctor also demolished Terrapin kickoff return man Braeden Wisloski at the Maryland 18-yard line midway through the third quarter, drawing some ooohs from the crowd. When the dust settled on another disappointing battle in the trenches, Ohio State logged 33 carries for 62 yards, or a ridiculous 1.9 yards per carry. As a giver, I want to note the Buckeyes did allow three sacks for -21 yards but even when you remove those plays, Ohio State's sack adjusted result shakes out to 2.8 yards per attempt.
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