What We Learned: Ohio State vs IL

Baylor battled back as Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes to shrink the lead to 37-34 with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter before Oklahoma marched 78 yards in 10 plays, using up 5:42 of the fourth quarter before Mayfield capped the drive with the scoring pass to Flowers with 4:47 left.

“We are facing maybe the best defensive line in college football”, he said. We have to be better in pass protection. “We’re all playing together as a unit”.

The Illini coaches must have seen the same thing the scouts see. But one thing the Buckeyes don’t deserve is constant criticism for not living up to impossible expectations. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites, but the Spartans already beat rival MI on the road this year as underdogs.

“My friend looked at me and said, ‘Get on a roll here?’ I would encourage the fans to come early and adhere to the new bag policy, and we’ll get them in smoothly and have a family fun event, and go Bucks”. “I didn’t bring it up”, Meyer continued.

He didn’t rule out Barrett seeing action. “He’s a product of those around him”.

If Ohio State wants a shot at reaching the four-team playoff to defend its national championship, it’s going to have get through its two MI rivals over the next two weekends. “And then just a guy getting beat here and there in the lap of the quarterback, so we’ve just got to get a little firmer”, Meyer said. “You feel the pressure all the time to be the best at everything you do”. “It’s not something I have written down”. Next week, OSU hits their toughest test of the season so far as they tussle with MI State at home.

“Northern IL changed their whole defense and we weren’t able to adjust and adapt”, Meyer said.

“Time to take the interim tag off”, offensive lineman Ted Karras said. We’re playing defense and offense right now, and it’s not working. “That’s a game we’ve been thinking about but couldn’t talk about until now”.

No, Ezekiel Elliott isn’t running away with the Heisman. This year, considering all the drama at the beginning of the season, taking on a 13th game would be impressive. He also ran for 74 yards.

The offense relied on the defense to keep the game close. In fact, Ohio State hasn’t lost a game since last September.

“We’re trying to make sure we have a safe environment”, Ohio State Director of Athletics Gene Smith said on Monday afternoon. The Buckeyes improved to 28-0 in October and November games under coach Urban Meyer.

He definitely loves this team, but his job prospects and this season’s legacy will come down to the last two games.

Zac Terrell is the Broncos’ quarterback. The Golden Gophers drew to within five with 5:32 left on a touchdown pass from running back Shannon Brooks to receiver Drew Wolitarsky, but Daniels answered that with a 51-yard touchdown run. He’s backed up by Tom Flacco, who is the younger brother of Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback, Joe Flacco.

Illinois’ (5-5, 2-4 B1G) defense in the first half was outstanding as the Illini held Ohio State to only two touchdowns in the first half of play.

Corey Davis has made 18 catches this season. He’s accumulated 242 yards and has one touchdown.

Remember how the Buckeyes practically curled up in the fetal position at the outset against Indiana’s defense. Fisher replaced Golson with Sean Maguire, who led the Seminoles (8-2) to 20 straight points and completely turned the game around.