I just don't know how OSU loses this game. The more I look at the numbers between both teams, the more it looks like aTm was an outlier game for Miami, and though they have talent and it won't be as easy. OSU has the ability to expose Miami on so many levels:
Miami had 3 sacks between both of their losses, and none were from their constantly talked about DEs. So that shows that Bain and Mesidor can be handled, as long as the QB can get the ball out fast. Which is Sayin's super power along with his accuracy.
Multiple podcasts have broken down that Miami plays their DL straight up, they move their DL along the line but they don't use many stunts or twists which IU and Purdue did to slow down the passing game.
Their DL can be worn down, but many teams stop using their run when the passing game starts to get going. SMU and Louisville were able to cook the DBs, and they don't have close to the WRs as OSU. But ND actually should've beaten them, but the OC for ND forgot that he had one of the best RBs in college, and instead had Carr as the leading rusher. Something Day won't do, I can see a healthy rotation and up to 3 RBs will touch the ball to keep the defense offense. And screens will be used in a way to keep the DEs on their heels and frustrated.
The defense can use ways to throw Beck off(coverage masking, spys, blitzes from all angles, etc). As long as he's not comfortable, Beck will make mistakes, and the more MP can win back possessions for the OSU offense, the better it is for OSU. Fletcher's big day against aTm was his best day of the year by far, His biggest games outside of his last were against the vaunted defenses of USF(fired their coach), UF(fired their coach) and Stanford(fired coach). All 3 were teams allowed 4 or close to 4yds/car. So in essence, using the Texas gameplan on stopping the run, and force the QB to beat them. And Igbinosun and Matthews getting physical enough with Toney to frusterate him and take him out of the game.
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