Game Thread #2 tOSU at #3 Oregon, Sat. Oct. 12, 7:30 pm ET, NBC

[Gizmo]

Defense lost the game. Plain and simple. Couldn't tackle, and couldn't get off the field. They finally played a team that didn't shoot themselves in the foot.

 

[Drubuck]

Time for bed.

 

[knuckifyoubuck]

Jim Knowles is the problem, scheme is terrible. No pressure, getting picked apart. Refuse to blitz, linebackers out of position, cornerbacks getting torched on an island.

This may be, but Day not knowing to go for 2 earlier in the game or not knowing the rules shows even as a true head coach he's still a major liability.

Very disappointed as Im sure you all are. The sun will come up tomorrow.

 

[RuGettinIt]

That OPI was BS there was DPI on the previous play not called, i mean how many penalties did the Ducks even have ?

 

[alexhortdog95]

Howard was down and innis was calling timeout with 1 second left.View attachment 48186

Unfortunately, the clock on the TV isn't the official time. The officials keep time on the field.

 

[Onebuckfan]

Dillon Gabriel did a helluva job. No turnovers.

 

[Mike80]

Which had 12 people on the field at the snap…

But sure

it's not a pre-snap penalty though...

 

[HenryMuto]

Surprised didn't go for 2 on that last TD. Still can't believe lost that game. Had it in FG range and then blew it.

Smith is a great player but he has to know better.

 

[Bucklion]

Yeah. It’s a learning experience. I’m pissed but less concerned overall.

Every team will drop one in this era. On the road to a top 5 team? It stings but go win out.

But was it though? A learning experience? Maybe for a few of the boys, but with the coaches…we have seen this movie plenty of times

 

[buckeyemania11]

Howard just isn’t it

 

[1926Buckeyes]

Another wasted season. If you can't win with this roster you're never winning. Defense shredded by the first competent offense they play.

 

[GuiFMRS]

That last play was embarrassing and while the offense has to take some of the blame once again we have a Jim Knowles special in a game against a team with a pulse. Get him the fuck out of here next year pls I could care less about anything other than beating the fuckers up north this year but for crying out loud with all the talent we have we should be fighting for Natty's every year. It's always the same crap with the defense in tough games against opponents that can match or be slightly below our talent level.

 

[Herb Kirkstreit]

Now Ped State in slappy valley is a must win if you want to play for the conference title. What a fucking shit show.

Ped State got away with 2 clear DPIs in the overtime (on the only 2 USC pass plays) and weren't called. Refs make a huge deal to outcomes.

 

[jarv]

Day is what? 1-6 vs Top 5 teams?

We cruise against teams we should beat and lose against teams that are close to our talent level or even below.

Something has got to change. The defense has been a problem for years now.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

I still question whether Will Howard can win a big game by himself, but with the rushing attacking and opportunistic defense he may not need to.

My question has been answered – he can't.