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2017-2018 ITH Season Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes
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Emory Jones' visit to Bama, Ohio State to host Michigan prospect 3 times in 6 weeks
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Ohio State almost lost Mike Weber for the whole season
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Little did we know that the sophomore running back was close to having season-ending surgery.

“It was a significant tear right before training camp. They almost had to do surgery on him. So we were dealing with maybe a year lost before training camp.”

-Urban Meyer, via Patrick Murphy, 247Sports


The way that many on the Ohio State coaching staff have talked about sophomore running back Mike Weber’s hamstring injury, one would suspect that there is likely some tightness, perhaps a pull, that had kept him mostly sidelined through the first four games of the season. Meyer listed Weber as “probable” week in and week out. And with freshman running back J.K. Dobbins tearing up the field, racking up nearly 600 yards through five games, it seemed to make sense to give Weber a couple extra weeks of rest.

As it turns out, however, Weber is lucky to be playing this season at all. The unspecified hamstring injury that kept him out versus Indiana and UNLV entirely was actually a significant tear. According to Weber, the Grade 3 injury was nearly a complete tear of the muscle.

While it has required a lot of extra time in the training room and self-management at practice in order to recoup, Weber was keen to avoid surgery in the fall, which would force him to miss the entirety of the 2017 season. Instead, Weber was dressed and ready for the Buckeyes’ 56-0 blowout of Rutgers Saturday. The sophomore finished the game with a season-high 10 carries for 44 yards and three touchdowns.

In this case, surgery was not a necessity, but the fact that it was an option was an alarming revelation for fans expecting to see more of Weber this season. Now, with Weber back at 100 percent, fans can expect to see more of him and Dobbins together--perhaps on the field at the same time. It is a benefit to the Ohio State offense to have two reliable rushers in the backfield with two distinct skillsets. And it could not have come at a better time as the Buckeyes start their run through their conference schedule.

“It was a perfect ball. It feels amazing. You just know you have to make a play. You work so hard on something and you have to make it count. Off the line, it was just a release. I really just beat him with speed.”

-Ohio State wide receiver Johnnie Dixon, via Ryan Ginn, Land of 10


As the Ohio State Buckeyes continued to develop their passing game in prolific fashion against Rutgers Saturday, one of the most telling plays was one that was ultimately called back. Early in the third quarter, with the Buckeyes up 35-0, J.T. Barrett completed a 67-yard pass to wide receiver Johnnie Dixon, hitting him in stride and exemplifying what Urban Meyer and Kevin Wilson have been steering the offense toward since Clemson shutout the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. Unfortunately, the play was called back on an offensive pass interference call on Dixon. Barrett would connect six plays later with wide receiver Binjimen Victor on a 23-yard touchdown pass, but his hookup with Dixon, though not appearing on the official stats, was the highlight of the drive.

With the Buckeyes already up big, they really didn’t need the additional touchdown in the moment. What they did need, however, were game-tested long passes to prove that quarterback and receivers were able to sync up when it counted. Barrett had connected on a couple similar passes throughout the game, and his connection with Dixon was icing on the cake. As the matchup against Penn State looms larger each week, Ohio State could not rest on its laurels and rely on a solid performance from its run game. Instead, the team needed to focus on its deficiencies and smooth them out to develop a more robust offensive performance overall.

Barrett finished the game going 14-for-22 for 275 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Like last week, the senior quarterback exited the game when it was well in-hand for the Buckeyes, taking a seat partway through the third quarter. It was a solid stat line, even without recording the completion to Dixon. Dixon, meanwhile, had a career game, with three receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns.

“On value, getting one of the most impressive centers in the NFL so far this year at pick No. 70 is incredible.”

-Matt Miller, Bleacher Report


It is no surprise to Ohio State fans that the Minnesota Vikings’ Pat Elflein is turning out to be one of the league’s best centers as a rookie. What came as a surprise, however, was back in April when Elflein, who won the Rimington Trophy Award as the nation’s best center in 2016, fell all the way to the third round of the NFL Draft. Widely projected as a second-round talent (it is, after all, rare for a center to be taken in the first round), Elflein had to sit tight while the Vikings, who were in desperate need of a center heading into 2017, drafted running back Dalvin Cook from Florida State with the 41st-overall selection in the second round.

Two offensive tackles went in the first round this year, in what was considered a poor draft among offensive linemen overall. Late in the second round, the Seattle Seahawks took Ethan Pocic from LSU--the first center selected in the draft. One more tackle and three offensive guards were then selected in the second round before Elflein’s name was finally called.

Elflein has been a workhorse since his arrival at Ohio State. He previously played at both guard and tackle before making the switch to center during his senior year (Billy Price, who replaced Elflein at center for Ohio State, made a similar switch prior to this season).

With quarterback Sam Bradford out with a knee injury, the Vikings had been leaning heavily on the run game, which naturally leant to Elflein’s strengths. Unfortunately, the Vikings released today that Cook, who had logged the bulk of the carries for Minnesota, tore his ACL yesterday against the Lions, and will miss the remainder of his rookie season. Still, Elflein can clear the way for his backup quarterback (Case Keenum) and running back (Latavius Murray).

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4-star guard Andrew Nembhard picks Florida over Ohio State, others: Buckeyes basketball recruiting
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Former Ohio State DB/WR Eric Glover-Williams to enroll at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Glover-Williams left the team in early September.

He was a defensive back with the Buckeyes before being moved to wide receiver in the spring, now, after leaving the team in early September, Eric Glover-Williams is to enroll at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, as reported by Bill Greene of Scout.com.

A member of the 2015 recruiting class, Glover-Williams was graded as a four-star cornerback, and was the fourth highest prospect from the state of Ohio. As a freshman at Ohio State, Glover-Williams played on special teams in seven games. Last season as a sophomore, he played in 13 games and recorded seven tackles—with two of those coming in the overtime win at Wisconsin.

Glover-Williams won’t be the only former Buckeye to enroll at MGCCC. Former wide out Torrance Gibson enrolled there earlier in the summer, and is now a dual-threat quarterback with the Bulldogs, according to his 247sports profile.

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Ohio State’s blowout win over Rutgers was enjoyable, but there probably isn’t much to take away from it
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Podcasting about the Buckeyes’ 56-0 win, Rutgers’ sad field goal, and more.

Ohio State destroyed Rutgers on Saturday, just like they have the last three years. The total score between the two teams since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten in 2014 now stands at 219-24 in favor of the Buckeyes. Rutgers hasn’t scored a point in the series since 2015.

Rutgers is in a bad place right now, and their attempt to put some points on the board to avoid the shutout at the end of Saturday’s game was the cherry on top of the wow-look-at-how-different-these-programs-are sundae:


Saddest. Field goal. Ever.

So if Rutgers is that bad, then what can we take away from Ohio State’s lopsided win? Probably not much.

On this episode of The Hangout in the Holy Land, Colton Denning and Patrick Mayhorn attempt to sift through the ruins and give their thoughts on Ohio State’s 56-0 win, including:

• Why it’s hard to glean much from the offense’s performance, since it looked like they were focused on working on the passing game, and how Urban Meyer and Kevin Wilson are still trying to figure out their offensive philosophy.
• Generating explosive passing plays, worrying about the first half three-and-outs, and wondering if Binjimen Victor is ready to take the leap into being a No. 1 target.
• Mike Weber’s excellent return to action, why it made sense to hold J.K Dobbins back, and the traits that make Demario McCall special.
• Praise for the defensive line, who single-handedly wrecked Rutgers offensive gameplan, and more.

The guys also recap the rest of Week 5 in college football, discuss Troy’s upset win over LSU, give props to Alabama and Clemson, and try to figure out who the third best team in the country is right now.

You can find the podcast on our iTunes page, and we encourage reviews, comments, criticisms, etc. to help us deliver the best possible audio product. The more we hear from you, the better we can make it. We’re also on Soundcloud, and you can subscribe via RSS on your Android and Windows Phone devices here.

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Oval and Out: Ohio State blanks Rutgers, an in-state rivalry renews, and Saquon Barkley owns college football
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We’re back again to get you caught up on the news, notes, and notable bits from Columbus and beyond.

For every win you enjoy, a loss is sure to follow.

It happens in all walks of life.

You can lose a pencil before class. You can lose your car keys. You can even lose a football game. I think I lost about 10 pairs of glasses when I was little.

But some losses can’t be reconciled or replaced.

I was told a week ago that my four-legged best friend had cancer. Her name is Adrian, an abused rescue that was literally found in the woods all alone years ago.

We were essentially given one option, though. Her leg had to be amputated or the cancer would spread elsewhere throughout her 12-year-old basset hound body.

So, that same week, the amazing folks over at The Ohio State University Medical Center removed Adrian’s front left leg.

The past seven days haven’t been easy. I’d gladly trade places with Adrian, who loves nothing more than a good adventure and a jar of peanut butter.

But I’ve learned a great deal from that incredible hound. It’s put things in perspective, to say the least. And I hope this provides you, too, with a little perspective on value as we kick off October.

Now, let’s take a look at what happened over the weekend in Columbus and around the country.

Review: Rutgers


OSU tacked on another easy victory Saturday night, blanking Rutgers 56-0.

Not only was this the Buckeyes first shutout of the season, but they put together their best all-around outing to date.

J.T. Barrett hung 364 total yards and three touchdowns on the Scarlet Knights. He also became the all-time passing leader in school history, a record formerly held by Art Schlichter.

Barrett was able to connect on some big downfield strikes again this week. He found Johnnie Dixon all alone for a 70-yard touchdown that broke the game wide open and later hit Binjimen Victor for a beautiful touchdown grab to top things off.



Yeah, he Mossed him.

On the ground, Mike Weber got back in the fold with three touchdown runs and Demario McCall rewarded eager fans with two touchdowns of his own. And if your defense doesn’t allow the opposing offense to ever score, they done good.

An improved Maryland team is up next for OSU.

Play of the Game


The lovechild of a Rutgers snoozer is the amount of big plays from the Buckeyes.

And the biggest came from Johnnie Dixon, who was left unchecked by the defense in the second quarter for a 70-yard touchdown that pushed OSU’s lead to 21-0.



Dixon scored again shortly after, as did seemingly the rest of the offense.

Looking Ahead: Maryland


It’s difficult to know where to begin with Maryland.

They’re 3-1 on the season, having beaten Texas, Towson, and most recently Minnesota. All three games have been won with three different starting quarterbacks. Maryland is solid on both sides of the ball and will need efficient play under center to upset OSU on the road.

Quarterback Max Bortenschlager was just that for the Terps versus Minnesota, completing 18-of-28 passes for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions. He’s set to make his third career start in The Shoe.

I like what coach D. J. Durkin has going on at College Park, but the odds of a Maryland upset Saturday afternoon are slim to none. (However, I will buy stock in a potentially interesting game.)

State of the Big Ten


It was an important week in the B1G with several teams looking to separate themselves from the rest of the conference.

Nebraska got the ball rolling with a road win over Illinois. Undefeated Minnesota was dealt the biggest blow, dropping a close one to Maryland at home. Northwestern couldn’t complete their comeback bid against Wisconsin, and Penn State trounced Indiana in Happy Valley.

Iowa’s meeting with Michigan State highlighted the Big Ten’s weekend slate. It came down to the closing minutes, with the Spartans coming out on top, 17-10.

Sparty is on the comeback trail, people. Don’t be surprised if they upset Michigan Saturday night.

Play of the Week


It feels like Saquon Barkley dominates this section every week.

Well, nothing changed but the date for Penn State’s star tailback, as he went out and proved again that he’s college football’s premier attraction.

Seriously, what can’t Barkley do?



Just give him the Heisman already.

Heisman Watch


I already dedicated one section to the country’s best player, why not do it again.

Saquon Barkley went for 221 total yards and two touchdowns in Penn State’s win over Indiana. He’s now amassed 1,234 total yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns.



Whew. You better hope that man ends up on your favorite NFL team.

Outside of Barkley, Oklahoma had a Bye Week, so Baker Mayfield didn’t play. He’ll likely hang around the Heisman conversation with Barkley all season long.

Keep an eye on Stanford running back Bryce Love. He broke Christian McCaffrey’s single-game rushing record with 301 yards on Saturday and has 1,088 rushing yards in five games.

Game of the Week: Michigan State v. Michigan


A classic matchup between two in-state conference rivals? Count me in.

Michigan States hits the road to take on Michigan in Ann Arbor. Coach Mark Dantonio appears to have righted the ship in East Lansing. He’s got another hardnosed, talented group that’s strong in the trenches.

Under center is sophomore Brian Lewerke, a legit dual-threat quarterback that’s visibly improving each week.



Not to be outdone are coach Jim Harbaugh’s undefeated Wolverines. They’re an inexperienced squad, but with a stout defense and ball-controlled offense, the framework is basically the same.

Lewerke’s decision-making and ability to make plays outside the pocket could decide a game where points will be at a premium.

Monday Morning #HotTakez

• Fall and winter are the best seasons of the year. Summer’s just too hot (I’m a naturally warm person, but still).
• Tony Romo is already a superb announcer. And don’t tell me there’s a right way to announce a game.
• I’m calling it: Michigan State upsets Michigan in the Big House.
• Wisconsin clinched the Big Ten West before their season began.
• I thought USC was overrated. After a couple close calls, Washington State did ‘em in Friday night. It won’t be the Trojans only loss of the season.
• The best team in college football is… Clemson. That defense is filthy and Kelly Bryant is cruising. Maybe Deshaun Watson wasn’t lying, after all.
• Danny Trevathan deserves a longer suspension for this. Dirtiest hit I’ve seen in while.
• It was a sea of blowouts in college football’s primetime slots on Saturday. I thought college ball was supposed to be better than the NFL, though? The Internet told me so.

Oh, the Interweb


Although it was a quiet football-filled weekend, the Internet still proved to be the gift that keeps on giving.

And with that we begin in the NFL with a true legend at quarterback.



Don’t ever change, Jay.

Now for some “Really, bro?” moments.



Then Troy went down to Death Valley and owned LSU on and off the gridiron.



The savagery is real.

I’ll leave you with Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke and a Wonderdog.



That was the most important completion Lewerke had all day.

Buckeyes Bits


Land-Grant Holy Land has you covered on everything that is OSU. Win or lose, we’ve got your back.

• Ohio State's offense looked fully weaponized, and Rutgers was no match
• We got answers, but there are still questions about this Ohio State team
• Ohio State’s passing game continued its explosive development
• Ohio State jumps back to No. 10 in the latest AP Poll

Final Thoughts


This week, it’s Maryland. Next, it’s Nebraska (and then a Bye Week).

And then, on Oct. 28, OSU will host Penn State under the lights in Columbus.

There’s not much time left for the Buckeyes to gear up for the conference-leading Nittany Lions. While the Scarlet and Gray have noticeably improved, it’s hard to know what team we’ll get when faced with a legitimate title contender.

As is the case with many things in life, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Have questions? Comments? Send them my way! Email me at [email protected] or follow me @Kyle_McKinnon6 on Twitter.

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Former Buckeye coaches Tressel, Cooper to speak in Canton
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Ohio State at Nebraska to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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Once again, the Buckeyes will be taking on the Cornhuskers in primetime.

Ohio State will host Maryland this coming Saturday, but the week after, the Buckeyes hit the road to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kickoff has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET, according to Austin Ward, adding yet another night game for Urban Meyer and his team. The game will air on FS1.

Years ago, Meyer touted the benefits of having so many night games, citing the electric atmosphere and bump to recruiting they provide, but this year his remarks have changed a little. Instead, the head coach is more acutely aware of how the later games affect his team’s circadian rhythm and would rather they have a few additional hours to recover each week.

For now, the Buckeyes will face their Big Ten opponent under the lights in what will likely be another -- but not the last -- night game of the 2017 season.

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This is just the Buckeyes' second ever trip to Lincoln, with the first coming in 2011. Ohio State has thus far performed very well on the road in 2017. The Buckeyes opened the season with a 49-21 win at Indiana and then demolished Rutgers 56-0 on Saturday.
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Week 6 primer: Wisconsin at Nebraska & Michigan State at Michigan, anyone?
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Urban Meyer is excited by the playmakers potential for Ohio State’s offense
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J.T. Barrett, Johnnie Dixon among this week’s champions.

Following their Week One win over the Indiana Hoosiers, the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes returned to Big Ten play this past weekend when they took on former defensive coordinator Chris Ash and his Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

For the second year in a row, the Buckeyes hung half a hundred on Rutgers while also shutting out the Knights. The 56-0 victory also saw OSU quarterback J.T. Barrett break a number of records, including Ohio State’s all-time passing mark.

Next up for the Buckeyes will be the Maryland Terrapins, who are currently 3-1 on the season, including a 31-24 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers to open up their Big Ten slate.

On Monday, OSU head coach Urban Meyer met the media to discuss the Rutgers game, and to look forward to this Saturday’s contest with Maryland.

Rutgers Recap

• Offensive Players of Game: J.T. Barrett, Johnnie Dixon
  Offensive Champions: Terry McLaurin, Mike Weber, J.K. Dobbins, Demario McCall, Jamarco Jones, Billy Price, Marcus Baugh
• Defensive Player of the Game: Dante Booker
  Defensive Champions: Nick Bosa, Jonathan Cooper, Jalyn Holmes, Sam Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis, Chase Young, Denzel Ward, Damon Arnette
• Special Teams Players of the Game: Pete Werner
  Special Teams Champions: Zach Turnure, Austin Mack, Isaiah Pryor, Jeffrey Okudah
• Meyer said that he sees improvement in the passing game. He said that they are optimistic, but they aren’t “walking around with blinders on.” He said that they need to continue against top-line competition.
• Meyer continued by saying that he is very excited about the potential of the team’s playmakers.
• He said that while Dobbins only had six carries against Rutgers, and while they hope to get him 12 touches a game, because the Rutgers’ score got out of hand, they pulled him out of the game to avoid injury.

Maryland Preview

• Meyer said that the resilience that Maryland has shown dealing with injuries at the quarterback position is incredibly impressive.
• The OSU coach said that Maryland coach D.J. Durkin is one of his favorite coaches that he has ever had on his staff.
• The coach said that with Maryland in the Big Ten and the influence of Under Armour, Maryland has been a formidable challenge when recruiting the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area.
• With Ohio State’s defensive line coach, Larry Johnson, having deep ties to that part of the country, Meyer said that he is a great recruiting tool to have in the area.

Injury Report

• Dre’Mont Jones will be out this week, and Meyer said that they are shooting for a return against Nebraska.
• Meyer added that Chris Worley is probable against Maryland, and running back Antonio Williams is questionable.
• Of Erick Smith, who missed the Rutgers game for a non-injury reason, Meyer said that “he has to handle his business.” The coach also said that he does not believe that the safety will play this week.

Depth Chart

• Meyer announced that field goal kicker Sean Neurenberger will now handle the kick off duties as well.
• The coach is excited to have both Weber and Dobbins in the backfield, and that since they are both currently healthy, and amongst the best 11 players, they will likely be on the field together moving forward.

Other News

• Meyer said that he had not spoken with the players who are from the Las Vegas area yet, since the players are off on Monday. However, he plans to talk to them right after the press conference.
• The head coach was asked how he gets his team ready to play lesser competition. Meyer said that a big part of coaching is being a cheerleader, and if there were specific motivational tricks that he’s used lately, he would not tell the media.
• Meyer said that many of the most successful passing plays that they’ve had this season have been specifically brought to the offense by new quarterback coach Ryan Day.
• He said that before the Rutgers game, he thought that the linebackers had only been playing “okay,” but that the unit has picked up considerable momentum due to their play on special teams and then in game action.

The Buckeyes will look to build off of their Piscataway trip on Saturday, when they return to the friendly confines of Ohio Stadium to host the Maryland Terrapins. The game will be broadcast on FOX at 4:00 p.m. ET.

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Where is the opening for Demario McCall in Ohio State's offense? Buckeyes football analysis
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Ohio State opens as a 31-point favorite against Maryland: Buckeyes football news
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Maryland is coming off a 31-24 win at Minnesota and is 3-1 against the spread. The 31-point opening spread is the second-largest opening spread for Ohio State this season. The Buckeyes opened as a 39.5-point favorite against UNLV two weeks ago, and ...
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Ohio State football podcast: The Buckeyes' victory and Binjimen Victor's breakout
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On the latest edition, Kyle Lamb and Austin Ward recap the Buckeyes' 56-0 dismantling of Rutgers on Saturday and the emergence of sophomore receiver Binjimen Victor. They also analyze the depth of the defensive line and speculate on whether Jordan ...

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Former Buckeye coaches Tressel, Cooper to speak in Canton
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Buckeyes Offer Blueprint for Infrastructure Billions
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Ohio State alumni take center stage on ‘Sunday Night Football’
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It was a good week for Buckeyes in the NFL, with several making a trip overseas and others making big plays.

The Buckeyes got the win over Rutgers on Saturday, and on Sunday, several former Ohio State stars made waves in the NFL. It was Week 4 of the regular season and four alumni made the trip to London to play in Wembley Stadium, while other Buckeyes made their mark back at home.

It was a bit of a weird week for the league, which saw the Patriots lose to the Panthers, the Bengals not sucking, the Bills taking the lead in the AFC East, Houston putting up 57 points, and the Jets actually winning. It might be cliche to claim “any given Sunday” but this week reinforces the point. From one game to the next things can change, but for now at least, many of the Ohio State alumni are on the brighter-side of things.

‘Sunday Night Football’


The Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks faced off in primetime on Sunday, and there were a lot of Buckeyes claiming ‘THE Ohio State University’ during team introductions. The Colts boast one of the more alumni-loaded teams in the NFL, with Johnathan Hankins, Malik Hooker, Jack Mewhort and John Simon (with Joshua Perry on the practice squad) in the lineup.

The rookie Malik Hooker spent most of the offseason rehabbing, but has made every moment that he’s been back special. The Colts defense has seen a significant improvement over last season and the Buckeye will be a big reason the team succeeds. Hooker made the third interception of his early career in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, and returned it for 29 yards.


In a losing effort for the Colts, John Simon and Johnathan Hankins had four total tackles apiece, including a sack by Hankins. It wasn't the finest of outings for the Indianapolis D, but the Buckeye alumni acquitted themselves well.

Buckeyes take London


The NFL is still trying to make international football a thing, and this week several former Buckeyes made the trip across the pond to show off in front of their London fans. The New Orleans Saints (Vonn Bell, Ted Ginn Jr., Marshon Lattimore and Michael Thomas) shutout the Dolphins during their trip, finishing the day 20-0.

Saints’ QB Drew Brees has a duo of Buckeye receivers to count on, including Ted Ginn Jr., who left London with two receptions for 25 yards and nine yard rush. Second-year WR Michael Thomas continues to be the highlight though. Thomas finished the day with eight receptions for 89 yards and the team’s first touchdown of the day.


On the defensive side of the ball, Vonn Bell recorded four solo tackles, and rookie Marshon Lattimore snagged five solo tackles and forced a fumble. Lattimore is back after missing last week’s contest due to a concussion he sustained in Week 2 — another reminder he was concussed after running into teammate and Buckeye Vonn Bell.

Steelers defense led by Buckeyes


He may have spent the latter-half of the 2016 on injured reserve, but Buckeye alum Cameron Heyward continues to prove he’s back and better than ever for the Steelers this season. The Buckeye finished Week 4 with 2.0 (!!) sacks and a forced fumble against the Ravens.

Teammate LB Ryan Shazier has been equally electric thus far in 2017. His 11 total tackles (10 solo), three pass break-ups, and an interception continue the case for the Buckeye to be called one of the NFL’s most prolific linebackers.


Shazier might not have gotten credit for two interceptions on the stats sheet, but he was the only reason they got a second one later in the game.

El Guapo is back in a big way


After being questionable in the week leading up to Sunday’s matchup, Niners running back Carlos Hyde didn’t let his hip injury keep him from 16 carries for 68 yards. The Buckeye also claimed five receptions for 27 additional yards and is well on his way to a career-high season so long as he can stay healthy. (I know, I know. Knock on wood, spit over my shoulder, rub a rabbit’s foot.)

Plays of the Week

Zeke scores and shades


After an offseason filled with distractions, and a continued legal battle over his ability to play now (and/or later), Ezekiel Elliott has taken a lot of heat over the last few weeks about his seemingly growing midsection. When the man’s hashtag is #FeedZeke a larger belly should be expected, but the running back used his TD celebration on Sunday to show he’s ready for seconds.

Zeke’s mom is the real MVP


The woman who taught the Buckeye running back how to hurdle over defenders and the one always in his corner got a little lovin’ Sunday. Elliott ran over and gave his mom, Dawn Elliott, the ball after his second score of the day.

Injury Report and Inactives

• Panthers receiver Curtis Samuel was on the sideline yet again on Sunday after injuring his back during practice earlier in the week. Cardinals guard Alex Boone missed Sunday’s game and could miss more with a pectoral injury.
• Gareon Conley was inactive Sunday due to a re-aggravated shin injury from training camp. The rookie has already shown his value to the Oakland Raiders’ secondary, and the team should be eager to get him back on the field.
• Week 4 is the final game of the suspension for Jets’ WR Jalin Marshall, who should be back on the field next week for New York.
• Braxton Miller was listed as inactive for the Houston and was a surprisingly healthy scratch for the Texans, who haven’t seen the production they had hoped after drafting him in 2016. Sitting at QB No. 3 for the Chargers, 12-gauge Cardale Jones was inactive in Week 4.
• Another surprising move was the Buffalo Bills deciding to list second-year DE Adolphus Washington as inactive.

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