Ohio State finished 11-2 with a 42-41 loss to Georgia. Here's what we learned about the Buckeyes from their performance Saturday.
Certainly, NFL scouts had to like what they saw in a complete quarterback who nearly won a big one all by himself.Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud's legacy: Nice guys don't have to finish last | Rob Oller
The Buckeyes discarded a zone defense that was solid in the third quarter and got diced in man coverage. Big plays again were the backbreaker, as Georgia's scoring efforts often came without resistance., can't claim the reason is talent, for there are four- and five-star players all over the field. The Buckeyes adjusted well after a terrible first half, then folded in the fourth quarter. Scheme and consistency are missing.
Xavier has BEEN nice! I remember being so confused why he didn’t have a scholarship to a major D1 when he first got to campusBut he could continue to add wrinkles to the Buckeyes' creative offense. On Saturday, he had six carries for 28 yards and three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown. He was the fifth-string running back but was on the field late in the biggest game of the year and threw a key pass-protection block on one of Stroud's key runs.
Day argued with officials and"was told it wasn't targeting because he wasn't hit in the head." Whether he was hit with Bullard's helmet or shoulder, he was a defenseless receiver waiting for a floating pass when his head was clearly the target of a flying Bulldog. That's a penalty. If it's not, no parent should let their kids play football.
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