Spartans wrap up title shot
Ohio State followed up its worst with its best.
The eighth-ranked Buckeyes had beaten No. 12 MI 42-13.
Connor Cook and Michigan State rolled into the Big Ten title game with their most emphatic victory of the season. With that being said, it will literally come down to the final day of the season to see where fate sends the Buckeyes. It’s possible that the powers that be decide that Iowa would make an attractive pick, given that the Hawkeyes haven’t been to Pasadena in ages, but we think it’s more likely that money and #brands win out, and Ohio State is given the nod here.
Stanford losing may not be required, but if you want to avoid any shot of a conference champion leapfrogging the Buckeyes, a USC upset would help.
Michigan State will play in the Big Ten title game for the third time in five seasons.
But the Buckeyes quickly dimmed the positive outlook for numerous 111,829 in attendance at Michigan Stadium.
“I regret everything I said”, Elliott insisted before being asked a question in a postgame news conference. He didn’t have almost as much time to throw as Cook, who was not sacked or pressured once.Saquon Barkley didn’t have as much room to run as Michigan State’s backs, but he finished with 103 yards on 17 carries and topped 1,000 yards for the season. Ohio State, though, probably needs Clemson to win the ACC title game. Why?
The Spartans haven’t been quite as effective as the Hawkeyes, but they can still run it, averaging 159 yards per game.
“Right now we are actually playing our best football”, Shelton said.
“265? I know I look slim-cut, but …” “I’ve been very fortunate to play in a lot of games and not have to sit out. He’s one of best players that I’ve ever been around”. The second, an intended screen pass to Saquon Barkley that was tipped by defensive end Shilique Calhoun, was caught by nose tackle Malik McDowell and returned 13 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown. “We did not dictate the game to them”, Franklin said.
He ran more than he passed.
No. 14 FLORIDA ST. 27, No. 10 FLORIDA 2 (at Gainesville, Fla.) – Dalvin Cook ran for 183 yards and two touchdowns as the Seminoles (10-2) ended any chance the Gators (10-2) had of making the national playoffs.
Penn State moved the ball well in the first half but two turnovers earned Michigan State a comfortable lead.
When the game was out of reach in the fourth quarter, Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock was sacked and slammed onto his left shoulder and left the game. Jack Allen would finalize the score at 55-16 with a nine-yard run just eight seconds later.
Ohio State won its fourth straight against MI and spoiled the debut of Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh. Three-way player Jabrill Peppers had 29 yards rushing on seven carries and No. 1 running back De’Veon Smith had 10 carries for just 23 yards.
At what point are we simply going to stop doubting the Iowa Hawkeyes and just admit that this is a pretty good football team that has found a way to win each and every game this season? We closed quite a bit of ground.
“A little of our offense, a little of our defense, we’re built on the same basic beliefs, but it’s more about the attitude, the work ethic and the continuity”. The game was at MI.