I feel like the play against Illinois, where he broke 2 tackles and ran for the first down, was the turning point of his career. He has had as good or better accuracy than any tOSU QB I can remember, but trusting his legs to get a big first down rather than punting and living to fight another series will be huge for this team. We needed to see the fire of, I"m going to put this team on my back and keep this series going, and we have seen that over the past 2 weeks.

ScriptOhio said:

Re: Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood officially flipped his commitment from LSU to the Michigan Wolverines on November 21, 2024, before enrolling in January 2025.

Just sayin': So are you saying that LSU isn't one the best programs and didn't have one of the best coaches?

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We should declare November 21 to be the annual holiday of "Bryce Underwood Day". Kid's starting to approach Bill Martin status in terms of needing some permanent reminder of his incompetence.

"Non special" teams

SEREbuckeye said:

That’s the biggest difference between Portnoy and McAfee - Portnoy just screams and trolls, he has no charm. He’s way too combative for mainstream tv. Unable to provide legitimate analytics and respectful discord with athletes, coaches, and colleagues on counter arguments. He’s too arrogant for a couple-hour-long segment. Taking away my bias, he still has no redeeming qualities to draw in audiences, and it’s why he’s more successful on quick Twitter rants.

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Portnoy McAfee and Carton get off my lawn.

Ja'Kobi Jackson (85.8) has the best running grade on the team ahead of Bo Jackson (79.1)

Ja'Kobi Jackson (85.8) has the best running grade on the team ahead of Bo Jackson (79.1)

• Luke Montgomery and Gabe VanSickle received pass-blocking grades of 88.6, second-best in the Big Ten in Week 5.

• Luke Montgomery and Gabe VanSickle received pass-blocking grades of 88.6, second-best in the Big Ten in Week 5.

• TJ Alford (89.7) and Riley Pettijohn (88.4) are Ohio State's highest-rated defensive players for the season; neither linebacker is a starter.

• TJ Alford (89.7) and Riley Pettijohn (88.4) are Ohio State's highest-rated defensive players for the season; neither linebacker is a starter.

• Jake Cook earned the highest offensive grade (75.6) among all Big Ten offensive linemen on Saturday.

• James Smith (40.5) was Ohio State's lowest-rated player overall against Iowa, while Ian Moore (40.7) had the lowest offensive grade. Devin Sanchez (41.3) narrowly avoided posting Ohio State's lowest defensive grade for a second straight week.

• James Smith (40.5) was Ohio State's lowest-rated player overall against Iowa, while Ian Moore (40.7) had the lowest offensive grade. Devin Sanchez (41.3) narrowly avoided posting Ohio State's lowest defensive grade for a second straight week.

• James Smith (40.5) was Ohio State's lowest-rated player overall against Iowa, while Ian Moore (40.7) had the lowest offensive grade. Devin Sanchez (41.3) narrowly avoided posting Ohio State's lowest defensive grade for a second straight week.

• Max LeBlanc had the second-best run-blocking grade (83.7) among Big Ten tight ends for Week 5, but he also had a 3.6 pass-blocking grade against the Hawkeyes.

3. S Jaylen McClain (78.3)​

With a season tackling grade of 90.7, McClain leads the Big Ten and is ranked fourth in the nation in this category. He is just shy of being No. 1 in the nation, as a pair of North Texas players have the top spot with a grade of 91.0.

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2. DE Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (82.5)​

Jackson earned a pass-rushing grade of 90.8 against Iowa, the highest for any player in the Big Ten. The defensive end forced a fumble on a 13-yard sack on the second play of the game, backing up his words after he said the Buckeye defense would bounce back from a “terrible” performance against Illinois.

Jagdaddy said:

Finally? It’s the fourth game of his rookie season.

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He should already have a couple pro bowls under his belt. Definitely a late bloomer

DEFENSIVE LINE'S OFF THE MILK CARTON​

Heading into yesterday's clash, Ohio State's defensive line had been maybe the most underwhelming position group on the roster. Ryan Day challenged the room, bemoaning the lack of actual production, and Larry Johnson's unit stepped up big time against the Hawkeyes.

Defensive end Qua Russaw came out of nowhere to finish second on the team with five stops while adding 1.5 TFL and a sack. Fellow DE Zion Grady returned from injury to add four stops. Reserve DE Beau Atkinson recorded a hurry. Cornerstone DE Kenyatta Jackson Jr. chipped in one tackle, a sack, a TFL and a forced fumble to set up Ohio State's first score.

On the interior, Eddrick Houston played maybe his best game as a Buckeye with four stops and a pair of hurries. James Smith had a stop and a PBU. John Walker had two hurries and Jason Moore added a hurry, too.

Overall, three of Ohio State's top four tacklers on the afternoon came from the defensive line and seven of those guys had at least a TFL, sack, hurry or PBU. That's doing work right there.

With the defensive line creating havoc, Iowa managed 39 rushing yards on 1.9 per carry and starting QB Hank Brown completed only 12-of-27 throws for 132 yards and a pick.

stupid freaking uconn

1926Buckeyes said:

It’s weird to finally see the offense without a true #2 who’s going to take over and be a top 10 pick the following year. Glad they work to get McCuin the ball, and agree on Inniss. Does everything right and hands great hands.

My hope is that Bo keeps working and getting better as the year goes on. His receiving gives the offense another dimension, and Robert’s is also starting to look like a reliable player on 3rd downs.

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RE: #2 who's going to take over

Marvin didn't explode on the scene until the Rose Bowl, it's a long season!

I also keep thinking about how Bo Jackson didn't get 1 carry against Texas last year - you never know how these things will go.

Picked 8th

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