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LGHL You’re Nuts: What does Ohio State most need to continue to do to win the Cotton Bowl?
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You’re Nuts: What does Ohio State most need to continue to do to win the Cotton Bowl?
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.
Everybody knows that one of the best parts of being a sports fan is debating and dissecting the most (and least) important questions in the sporting world with your friends. So, we’re bringing that to the pages of LGHL with our favorite head-to-head column: You’re Nuts.
In You’re Nuts, two LGHL staff members will take differing sides of one question and argue their opinions passionately. Then, in the end, it’s up to you to determine who’s right and who’s nuts.
In both of Ohio State’s recent playoff victories, first against Tennessee in mid-December and then against Oregon at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, the Buckeyes have done a spectacular job of taking control early by playing aggressive football and controlling the tempo of the game.
In large part, that’s been because of star players like quarterback Will Howard and his arsenal of talent, especially wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
But a key part of Howard’s ability to lead his team and utilize guys like Smith has been rock-solid performances from the offensive line, something Texas could prove a test for.
Despite being plagued with injuries this year, forcing the coaching staff to reimagine how they are using guys on the o-line, the offensive line looked sturdy and unflappable against both Tennessee and Oregon. Oregon, in particular, has an exceptional defensive line, so the Buckeyes’ ability to give Howard time to make plays, keep him out of pressure situations, and create space for the run game was a critical part of OSU’s Rose Bowl victory.
It will need to continue against Texas on Friday.
Though I believe Oregon’s defensive line is the best Ohio State faced or will potentially face this season, the Longhorns are still formidable defensively. If the Buckeyes’ offensive line gives them any breathing room, it opens the door for Texas to pose a threat.
In particular, the Buckeyes will have to prevent any funny business from Colin Simmons, Texas’ edge rusher who beat out Smith for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award. The freshman has been known to wreak havoc on opposing offenses, logging 44 total tackles this year—including 29 solo tackles—along with nine sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception.
In summary, he is a monster, and Ohio State’s offensive line cannot allow the beast to be unleashed.
By keeping Simmons and his teammates away from Will Howard, Ohio State’s offensive line is going to be a key factor in how well Howard is able to connect with his wide receivers. This, in turn, will force the Longhorns to come up with an answer for Smith—something no one has been able to do so far.
Controlling the line of scrimmage also creates opportunities for OSU’s running corps to make big plays. Even if Texas were to, say, find an answer for Smith, the offensive line has the potential to force them to find answers for everybody: Egbuka, Tate, Judkins, Henderson.
From there, the Buckeyes can continue to control the tempo of the game—and the game clock—and wear the defense down.
Not controlling the line of scrimmage, conversely, could have season-ending consequences. With guys like Simmons ready to capitalize on even the smallest error, turning minor mishaps into game-changing turnovers, the Buckeyes need to establish their upper hand early.
The Buckeyes cannot bail Texas out by making it easy for them to pressure the quarterback or shut down the run game, but if we continue to see the level of play we’ve seen from the offensive line through two playoff games, they could just hold the keys to going all the way.
I certainly agree with Jami that Ohio State will need to continue its solid offensive line play to have the best shot at winning, but I think even if the o-line doesn’t play outstanding, the game plan and play callings can help neutralize that. Like, I don’t know that the offensive line has been stellar through the first two games, but they have admirably done what they have been asked to do, and that’s all you can ask at this point.
Personally, I don’t think that there is a defense in the country that doesn’t play on Sundays that can slow down Ohio State’s offense, so the real test will be if the Buckeye defense can continue to be excellent. I believe they will be, but to make that happen, they will need to pressure their old friend Quinn Ewers.
The Texas quarterback has been sacked five times in his team’s first two playoff games, which is not a huge amount, but getting pressure on the former Buckeye is huge. In the playoffs, he has only completed 5-of-14 passes (35.7%) under pressure for a total of 63 yards (4.5 yards per attempt). Those throws have led to zero touchdowns and two interceptions; not an anomaly for Quinn.
On the season, Ewers is just 43-of-82 while under pressure, leading to just 525 yards, 3 TDs, and 4 INTs. I see the Texas offense as being very similar to Indiana’s. Now, it has better talent than the Hoosiers do, but I see them as being similar where they do really well against average to below-average competition but struggle against better defenses.
In six games against teams in the top half of FBS passing defense (Kentucky- 21, Georgia- 38, Oklahoma- 43, Clemson- 53, Michigan- 63), Ewers is 117-for-209 (56%) for 1,407 yards (234.5 ypg), 10 TDs, and 5 INTs. Ohio State has the No. 1 pass defense in the country.
So, if the Silver Bullets can make Quinn — who is still nursing an injured oblique and ankle — the Horns will have to become one-dimensional, and there is no way that Texas’ running game is going to lead them to victory against OSU.
Against Indiana, Jim Knowles called a lot of blitzes to disrupt Kurtis Rourke, but in the first two CFP games, he hasn’t had to because Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, Tyleik Williams, et. al have been able to generate pressure on their own. Either way, the more time that Buckeyes can spend in the backfield, the better it will be for the team’s chances to punch a ticket to Atlanta to face off against Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish.
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.
Everybody knows that one of the best parts of being a sports fan is debating and dissecting the most (and least) important questions in the sporting world with your friends. So, we’re bringing that to the pages of LGHL with our favorite head-to-head column: You’re Nuts.
In You’re Nuts, two LGHL staff members will take differing sides of one question and argue their opinions passionately. Then, in the end, it’s up to you to determine who’s right and who’s nuts.
Today’s Question: What does Ohio State most need to continue to do to win the Cotton Bowl?
Jami’s Take: Solid offensive line play
In both of Ohio State’s recent playoff victories, first against Tennessee in mid-December and then against Oregon at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, the Buckeyes have done a spectacular job of taking control early by playing aggressive football and controlling the tempo of the game.
In large part, that’s been because of star players like quarterback Will Howard and his arsenal of talent, especially wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
But a key part of Howard’s ability to lead his team and utilize guys like Smith has been rock-solid performances from the offensive line, something Texas could prove a test for.
Despite being plagued with injuries this year, forcing the coaching staff to reimagine how they are using guys on the o-line, the offensive line looked sturdy and unflappable against both Tennessee and Oregon. Oregon, in particular, has an exceptional defensive line, so the Buckeyes’ ability to give Howard time to make plays, keep him out of pressure situations, and create space for the run game was a critical part of OSU’s Rose Bowl victory.
It will need to continue against Texas on Friday.
Though I believe Oregon’s defensive line is the best Ohio State faced or will potentially face this season, the Longhorns are still formidable defensively. If the Buckeyes’ offensive line gives them any breathing room, it opens the door for Texas to pose a threat.
In particular, the Buckeyes will have to prevent any funny business from Colin Simmons, Texas’ edge rusher who beat out Smith for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award. The freshman has been known to wreak havoc on opposing offenses, logging 44 total tackles this year—including 29 solo tackles—along with nine sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception.
In summary, he is a monster, and Ohio State’s offensive line cannot allow the beast to be unleashed.
By keeping Simmons and his teammates away from Will Howard, Ohio State’s offensive line is going to be a key factor in how well Howard is able to connect with his wide receivers. This, in turn, will force the Longhorns to come up with an answer for Smith—something no one has been able to do so far.
Controlling the line of scrimmage also creates opportunities for OSU’s running corps to make big plays. Even if Texas were to, say, find an answer for Smith, the offensive line has the potential to force them to find answers for everybody: Egbuka, Tate, Judkins, Henderson.
From there, the Buckeyes can continue to control the tempo of the game—and the game clock—and wear the defense down.
Not controlling the line of scrimmage, conversely, could have season-ending consequences. With guys like Simmons ready to capitalize on even the smallest error, turning minor mishaps into game-changing turnovers, the Buckeyes need to establish their upper hand early.
The Buckeyes cannot bail Texas out by making it easy for them to pressure the quarterback or shut down the run game, but if we continue to see the level of play we’ve seen from the offensive line through two playoff games, they could just hold the keys to going all the way.
Matt’s Take: Pressure the quarterback
I certainly agree with Jami that Ohio State will need to continue its solid offensive line play to have the best shot at winning, but I think even if the o-line doesn’t play outstanding, the game plan and play callings can help neutralize that. Like, I don’t know that the offensive line has been stellar through the first two games, but they have admirably done what they have been asked to do, and that’s all you can ask at this point.
Personally, I don’t think that there is a defense in the country that doesn’t play on Sundays that can slow down Ohio State’s offense, so the real test will be if the Buckeye defense can continue to be excellent. I believe they will be, but to make that happen, they will need to pressure their old friend Quinn Ewers.
The Texas quarterback has been sacked five times in his team’s first two playoff games, which is not a huge amount, but getting pressure on the former Buckeye is huge. In the playoffs, he has only completed 5-of-14 passes (35.7%) under pressure for a total of 63 yards (4.5 yards per attempt). Those throws have led to zero touchdowns and two interceptions; not an anomaly for Quinn.
On the season, Ewers is just 43-of-82 while under pressure, leading to just 525 yards, 3 TDs, and 4 INTs. I see the Texas offense as being very similar to Indiana’s. Now, it has better talent than the Hoosiers do, but I see them as being similar where they do really well against average to below-average competition but struggle against better defenses.
In six games against teams in the top half of FBS passing defense (Kentucky- 21, Georgia- 38, Oklahoma- 43, Clemson- 53, Michigan- 63), Ewers is 117-for-209 (56%) for 1,407 yards (234.5 ypg), 10 TDs, and 5 INTs. Ohio State has the No. 1 pass defense in the country.
So, if the Silver Bullets can make Quinn — who is still nursing an injured oblique and ankle — the Horns will have to become one-dimensional, and there is no way that Texas’ running game is going to lead them to victory against OSU.
Against Indiana, Jim Knowles called a lot of blitzes to disrupt Kurtis Rourke, but in the first two CFP games, he hasn’t had to because Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, Tyleik Williams, et. al have been able to generate pressure on their own. Either way, the more time that Buckeyes can spend in the backfield, the better it will be for the team’s chances to punch a ticket to Atlanta to face off against Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish.
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LGHL Streaming expert on best ways to watch Ohio State vs. Texas semifinal game for free
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Streaming expert on best ways to watch Ohio State vs. Texas semifinal game for free
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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There are numerous free trials to choose from of various on multiple streaming services, we break them down.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are two wins away from a College Football Playoff national championship, and tonight it will be the first move in a Texas two-step as they face off in the Cotton Bowl with the Texas Longhorns at 7:45 p.m. ET. As all but two of the CFP games have been this season, the match-up will air on ESPN with additional coverage strewn across the rest of the family of networks.
The remainder of the playoff — and Ohio State’s season — will be played on ESPN. With so many different streamer services carrying the most popular cable network on the market, it can be tough to keep up with the best ways to stream the action.
As cord-cutting has become far more the norm than the exception across the United States, it would not be a surprise if you gave up cable or a live-streaming service following last year’s season only to realize that it’s the day of the game and you have no way to watch it.
And I know it can be incredibly confusing to find the best way to watch a game in today’s entertainment landscape. Fortunately for you, I am something of a streaming expert—no, really. I write about streaming services for a living. So, I am going to walk you through the best—and cheapest—ways for you to stream today’s game.
If you are looking for the cheapst way to stream tonight’s game, the title game, and college hoops, I would recommend Sling TV. But if you are just hoping to stream tonight’s game, I’d go with Hulu + Live TV.
Game Date/Time: Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Broadcasters: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe, Laura Rutledge
Betting Line: Ohio State -6 | 53 o/u
Best Streaming Option for Ohio State vs. Texas:
If you’re looking for a streaming service just for this weekend of football, then Hulu + Live TV might be the perfect option. Everyone who signs up gets a three-day free trial, so you can watch the game tonight and all of the NFL Wild Card weekend without having to pay a single penny.
But, if you are looking for something for year-round sports, then Hulu is great because it comes with ESPN+ (more on that below), so in addition to all of the channels available on the live streaming service, you also get all of the streaming-exclusive games via the worldwide leader’s platform.
Hulu + Live TV has one of the few guaranteed multi-day free trials in the industry and provides nearly all of the major cable channels on the market. The basic package comes with all of the major broadcast network channels — all of which have college football — ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. It also has ESPN, ESPN2, Big Ten Network, FS1, FS2, ESPNU, CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, ACC Network, and the NFL Network (yes, they have college games) without having to sign up for any sports add-on plans. However, if you do want more sports, you can add NFL RedZone, MLB StrikeZone, FanDuel TV, the Tennis Channel, and more.
What’s great about Hulu + Live TV is that in addition to all of the broadcast and cable channels that you could possibly want, it also comes with the Disney Bundle for free. So, you also get the full on-demand Hulu library, Disney+, and ESPN+, which also has hundreds of college football games every season.
Currently, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV costs $82.99 per month after your three-day free trial. It is a little more expensive than some of the other options, but if you are just looking to watch this game, Hulu + Live TV is your best option.
There is a reason that ESPN is known as the “worldwide leader in sports,” and that’s because they carry more live games than anyone else. So, if you don’t want to miss any of that, then Sling is the way to go for you. It is the cheapest way to get national broadcast channels and the biggest cable networks as well, which will be especially important as the College Football Playoff will air a significant portion of its games on cable.
Normally, Sling costs $46 per month, but you can currently get 50% off your first month of service, meaning that you can watch a month of the college postseason and the stretch run of the NFL for as little as $23. Sling has two different base packages, Orange and Blue. You can subscribe to one or both. If you do opt to combine Orange and Blue it will run you $61 monthly — still substantially cheaper than the comparable live TV streaming services — but with the first-month deal, you can stream everything on both packages for just $30.50. That means that there is no cheaper option in streaming to watch all of the ESPN action over regardless of the season.
DIRECTV STREAM: $87.99 per month five-day free trial
Fubo: $79.99 per month, at least a one-day free trial | $30 off first month
YouTube TV: $82.99 per month
Below is your Ohio State vs. Texas 2024 game thread. Be respectful, be kind and — as always — keep it classy, BuckeyeNation. If you like GIFs, lay ‘em on us. In all, be good fans, cheer for your teams, be cool to each other (even if somebody else isn’t) and everyone wins. Let’s finish the season strong!
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Made with Google AI
There are numerous free trials to choose from of various on multiple streaming services, we break them down.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are two wins away from a College Football Playoff national championship, and tonight it will be the first move in a Texas two-step as they face off in the Cotton Bowl with the Texas Longhorns at 7:45 p.m. ET. As all but two of the CFP games have been this season, the match-up will air on ESPN with additional coverage strewn across the rest of the family of networks.
The remainder of the playoff — and Ohio State’s season — will be played on ESPN. With so many different streamer services carrying the most popular cable network on the market, it can be tough to keep up with the best ways to stream the action.
As cord-cutting has become far more the norm than the exception across the United States, it would not be a surprise if you gave up cable or a live-streaming service following last year’s season only to realize that it’s the day of the game and you have no way to watch it.
And I know it can be incredibly confusing to find the best way to watch a game in today’s entertainment landscape. Fortunately for you, I am something of a streaming expert—no, really. I write about streaming services for a living. So, I am going to walk you through the best—and cheapest—ways for you to stream today’s game.
If you are looking for the cheapst way to stream tonight’s game, the title game, and college hoops, I would recommend Sling TV. But if you are just hoping to stream tonight’s game, I’d go with Hulu + Live TV.
How can I watch the Ohio State vs. Texas College Football Playoff game?
Game Date/Time: Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Broadcasters: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe, Laura Rutledge
Betting Line: Ohio State -6 | 53 o/u
Best Streaming Option for Ohio State vs. Texas:
Hulu + Live TV | 3-Day Free Trial
If you’re looking for a streaming service just for this weekend of football, then Hulu + Live TV might be the perfect option. Everyone who signs up gets a three-day free trial, so you can watch the game tonight and all of the NFL Wild Card weekend without having to pay a single penny.
But, if you are looking for something for year-round sports, then Hulu is great because it comes with ESPN+ (more on that below), so in addition to all of the channels available on the live streaming service, you also get all of the streaming-exclusive games via the worldwide leader’s platform.
Hulu + Live TV has one of the few guaranteed multi-day free trials in the industry and provides nearly all of the major cable channels on the market. The basic package comes with all of the major broadcast network channels — all of which have college football — ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. It also has ESPN, ESPN2, Big Ten Network, FS1, FS2, ESPNU, CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, ACC Network, and the NFL Network (yes, they have college games) without having to sign up for any sports add-on plans. However, if you do want more sports, you can add NFL RedZone, MLB StrikeZone, FanDuel TV, the Tennis Channel, and more.
What’s great about Hulu + Live TV is that in addition to all of the broadcast and cable channels that you could possibly want, it also comes with the Disney Bundle for free. So, you also get the full on-demand Hulu library, Disney+, and ESPN+, which also has hundreds of college football games every season.
Currently, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV costs $82.99 per month after your three-day free trial. It is a little more expensive than some of the other options, but if you are just looking to watch this game, Hulu + Live TV is your best option.
Best Streaming Option for All of College Football Playoff: Sling TV | $23 for one month
There is a reason that ESPN is known as the “worldwide leader in sports,” and that’s because they carry more live games than anyone else. So, if you don’t want to miss any of that, then Sling is the way to go for you. It is the cheapest way to get national broadcast channels and the biggest cable networks as well, which will be especially important as the College Football Playoff will air a significant portion of its games on cable.
Normally, Sling costs $46 per month, but you can currently get 50% off your first month of service, meaning that you can watch a month of the college postseason and the stretch run of the NFL for as little as $23. Sling has two different base packages, Orange and Blue. You can subscribe to one or both. If you do opt to combine Orange and Blue it will run you $61 monthly — still substantially cheaper than the comparable live TV streaming services — but with the first-month deal, you can stream everything on both packages for just $30.50. That means that there is no cheaper option in streaming to watch all of the ESPN action over regardless of the season.
Other Streaming Options for the Ohio State and Oregon Game:
DIRECTV STREAM: $87.99 per month five-day free trial
Fubo: $79.99 per month, at least a one-day free trial | $30 off first month
YouTube TV: $82.99 per month
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Below is your Ohio State vs. Texas 2024 game thread. Be respectful, be kind and — as always — keep it classy, BuckeyeNation. If you like GIFs, lay ‘em on us. In all, be good fans, cheer for your teams, be cool to each other (even if somebody else isn’t) and everyone wins. Let’s finish the season strong!
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2027 FL RB Arwin Jackson (Verbal Offer)
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