The offense has shot themselves in the foot a bit at times but I think overall we've been good enough there given the circumstances. It's no secret I'm not a Knowles fan so I don't really believe in his defenses (at least not enough to get us the National Championship) but I will say that our pass rush has really been lacking in these big games, is it the quality of the players in terms of that characteristic in their game ? Is it Larry regressing as a teacher ? Is it both ? It's quite baffling given our recent history in elite pass rushers.

1 point. That’s with Oregon taking lots of risks. Still concerned that the Bucks continue to show a problem with short distance plays.

Fungo Squiggly said:

What an absolute donkey show of a half. Somehow I feel like OSU should both be up by 10 and are also lucky not to be down by 10

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Ditto!

Steve19 said:

Biggest surprises for me, so far…the O line getting beaten rather badly, Burke getting owned, the lack of imagination from the Buckeyes. This is a second half team so still positive.

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Losing 2 starters on the Oline doesn’t help, especially our LT. I agree on the lack of imagination by Chip so far.

Captain Buckeye said:

Yep same.

Even if we win today.

At what cost?

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The same cost as every season.

Next man up.

Breathe everyone, only a few adjustments away from taking control of this.

I know a loss wouldn't be as impactful as past seasons because of the expanded playoff, but it sure as hell doesn't feel like it.

Mike80 said:

Same. He was dominant.

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Yep same.

Even if we win today.

At what cost?

OregonBuckeye said:

What the fuck happened to our D? Such a massive disappointment

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Good offenses tend to do that.

Mike80 said:

ehh...I don't think it's mattered much who was out there...but call something to help? Absolutely yes.

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Very eye opening man to say the least.

Who would’ve figured other teams view Burke as the fish.

Bright side is they can't keep getting lucky right?

Thump said:

They will.

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Do you need to DoorDash some Taco Bell??

AuTX Buckeye said:

Chip & Knowles better fucking earn their paychecks with some halftime adjustments....

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They will.

osuvictory1 said:

Josh Simmons hurt has me super concerned. Not only for this game, but the rest of the season.

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Same. He was dominant.

Captain Buckeye said:

Ok well they’re clearly going after 1 player and we are failing to give him help.

So either switch him out or call something to help

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ehh...I don't think it's mattered much who was out there...but call something to help? Absolutely yes.

BuckeyesGunn said:

Ryan Day's expression during this half been like he's calculating and observing for adjusments. Dan Lanning seems way too high emotionally after the first half.

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They are elated to have a 1 point lead.

That mentality will cost them in the second half.

Mike80 said:

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Yeah that’s stupid

DaveyBoy said:

Ryan Day coaching for his job in 2nd half. Just not well prepared.

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DaveyBoy said:

Ryan Day coaching for his job in 2nd half. Just not well prepared.

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GTFO. No he’s not.