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Captain Buckeye
Assistant Coach
Yeah those takes are never serious… I genuinely think people do that in some miracle if they’re right. If they’re wrong no one will remember but if he is right about Clemson then “wow he must know his stuff”.
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Captain Buckeye
Assistant Coach
The more this game sits the more I think it’ll be a 4 quarter close game.
I just can’t grasp running another team out of the stadium early, I think Texas will absolutely come in fired up, and it’s in Texas of all places too. Also Texas does tend to start strong as well so add all those up and it could spell a very good game.
If we don’t turn the ball over and if we stop the run I like our chances.
I just can’t grasp running another team out of the stadium early, I think Texas will absolutely come in fired up, and it’s in Texas of all places too. Also Texas does tend to start strong as well so add all those up and it could spell a very good game.
If we don’t turn the ball over and if we stop the run I like our chances.
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sparcboxbuck
What happened to my ¤cash?
Good news, in the water, they all look the same. Get a shot of Male and Female in each stroke and you’re done.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
CFP semifinal first look: Previewing Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State
When: Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET. TV: ESPNTexas will face Ohio State in a CFP semifinal.
Texas Longhorns (13-2)
What we learned in the quarterfinals: Texas has gone through quite an identity crisis over the past six weeks on offense. The Longhorns went from rushing domination in their final two regular-season games, to not being able to run in the SEC championship, back to rushing domination in the first round against Clemson, back to struggling on the ground against Arizona State. So which Texas rushing attack will show up against Ohio State? There is no doubt that Texas will need a bigger rushing effort to beat the Buckeyes. Perhaps offensive tackle Cameron Williams will be healthy enough to play and help make a difference. Either way, we learned that Texas still has work to do to put together a complete offensive performance.X factor: TE Gunnar Helm. Texas likes to use its tight ends in the offense coach Steve Sarkisian runs, and Helm came up huge in the win over Arizona State, with three catches for 56 yards -- and the winning touchdown in overtime. Helm was also big in the opening-round win over Clemson with six catches for 77 yards and a score. Sarkisian praised him leading into the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, saying, "The multiplicity of the things that the tight end has to do in our systems make him extremely valuable. When you have a good one, I think that that makes our lives a lot easier from a playcaller perspective."
How Texas wins: Texas has been ranked the No. 1 defense in the country for the bulk of the season for a reason, and we saw that for large swaths of its win over Arizona State. The Longhorns will have to continue to set the tone up front and get after Will Howard to make him uncomfortable. Michigan provided the blueprint for winning in November, when it dominated the Buckeyes on both lines of scrimmage. Texas certainly has the potential to do that with its defensive and offensive fronts. But the Longhorns will have to absolutely be better on their offensive line to have any shot to win. They were overwhelmed at times by a smaller Arizona State defensive front.
Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2)
What we learned in the quarterfinals: No one can stop Jeremiah Smith, and by extension, the Ohio State offense. Against an Oregon team that defeated them in October, the Buckeyes came out of the gates at the Rose Bowl ready to prove the Ducks didn't have their number. Thanks to Smith, who caught five balls for 161 yards and had two touchdown receptions of 40-plus yards in the first half alone (he finished with 187 yards), Ohio State looked to be playing at a different speed, as Oregon seemed helpless on both sides of the ball. The freshman wide receiver was a blur, speeding past the Ducks' secondary with ease while making his case for being not just the best freshman in the country -- or the best wide receiver -- but one of the best players in the sport. It helped that nearly every Ohio State skill player who touched the ball found gold -- running back TreVeyon Henderson averaged double-digit yards per carry while adding two touchdowns, and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka added his own tremendous play in a 42-yard touchdown grab in the first half. It was all a reminder that the best version of this Buckeyes team might just be unstoppable.X factor: Henderson. Texas' defense might have no choice but to sell out to stop Smith, and though Smith might still get his, it will certainly open things up for other wideouts in the Buckeyes' offense in addition to Henderson. The senior has not been particularly splashy this season, but he has been consistent. But in Pasadena, he looked as good as ever, recording his first 100-yard game of the season. There's no question that Ohio State's air game is its strength, but if it can pair it with more consistent running from Henderson, the Longhorns will have a tough time on defense.
How Ohio State wins: Short of doing exactly what they did to dominate Oregon in Pasadena, the Buckeyes now have a clear recipe for success. The confidence they inherited from avenging their loss to the Ducks should be enough proof they have the talent and execution to beat any team, especially Texas. A healthy dose of Smith will be essential, and the stout defense that has had more sacks than any other playoff team so far will need to pressure Quinn Ewers, but a lot will certainly fall on Will Howard's shoulders. In the Rose Bowl, Howard looked as comfortable as he has all season. He had no crucial mistakes, threw three touchdown passes and found Smith over and over again to much success. He'll have to do more of the same in the Cotton Bowl
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scarletngray
Gold Pants
XFactor: Henderson - TreV is playing at another level right now. He was very hampered last year with his foot injury. Now, he is healthy, fresh and strong. He is running in a different gear than everyone else. His vision is the best that it's been. His limited use over the season is paying big dividends right now. Plus, he is a man on a mission.
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Captain Buckeye
Assistant Coach
Maybe mention who the number 1 defense is now instead of focusing on Texas having the #1 defense for parts of the season.CFP semifinal first look: Previewing Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.www.espn.com
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State
When: Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET. TV: ESPN
Texas will face Ohio State in a CFP semifinal.
Texas Longhorns (13-2)
What we learned in the quarterfinals: Texas has gone through quite an identity crisis over the past six weeks on offense. The Longhorns went from rushing domination in their final two regular-season games, to not being able to run in the SEC championship, back to rushing domination in the first round against Clemson, back to struggling on the ground against Arizona State. So which Texas rushing attack will show up against Ohio State? There is no doubt that Texas will need a bigger rushing effort to beat the Buckeyes. Perhaps offensive tackle Cameron Williams will be healthy enough to play and help make a difference. Either way, we learned that Texas still has work to do to put together a complete offensive performance.
X factor: TE Gunnar Helm. Texas likes to use its tight ends in the offense coach Steve Sarkisian runs, and Helm came up huge in the win over Arizona State, with three catches for 56 yards -- and the winning touchdown in overtime. Helm was also big in the opening-round win over Clemson with six catches for 77 yards and a score. Sarkisian praised him leading into the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, saying, "The multiplicity of the things that the tight end has to do in our systems make him extremely valuable. When you have a good one, I think that that makes our lives a lot easier from a playcaller perspective."
How Texas wins: Texas has been ranked the No. 1 defense in the country for the bulk of the season for a reason, and we saw that for large swaths of its win over Arizona State. The Longhorns will have to continue to set the tone up front and get after Will Howard to make him uncomfortable. Michigan provided the blueprint for winning in November, when it dominated the Buckeyes on both lines of scrimmage. Texas certainly has the potential to do that with its defensive and offensive fronts. But the Longhorns will have to absolutely be better on their offensive line to have any shot to win. They were overwhelmed at times by a smaller Arizona State defensive front.
Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2)
What we learned in the quarterfinals: No one can stop Jeremiah Smith, and by extension, the Ohio State offense. Against an Oregon team that defeated them in October, the Buckeyes came out of the gates at the Rose Bowl ready to prove the Ducks didn't have their number. Thanks to Smith, who caught five balls for 161 yards and had two touchdown receptions of 40-plus yards in the first half alone (he finished with 187 yards), Ohio State looked to be playing at a different speed, as Oregon seemed helpless on both sides of the ball. The freshman wide receiver was a blur, speeding past the Ducks' secondary with ease while making his case for being not just the best freshman in the country -- or the best wide receiver -- but one of the best players in the sport. It helped that nearly every Ohio State skill player who touched the ball found gold -- running back TreVeyon Henderson averaged double-digit yards per carry while adding two touchdowns, and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka added his own tremendous play in a 42-yard touchdown grab in the first half. It was all a reminder that the best version of this Buckeyes team might just be unstoppable.
X factor: Henderson. Texas' defense might have no choice but to sell out to stop Smith, and though Smith might still get his, it will certainly open things up for other wideouts in the Buckeyes' offense in addition to Henderson. The senior has not been particularly splashy this season, but he has been consistent. But in Pasadena, he looked as good as ever, recording his first 100-yard game of the season. There's no question that Ohio State's air game is its strength, but if it can pair it with more consistent running from Henderson, the Longhorns will have a tough time on defense.
How Ohio State wins: Short of doing exactly what they did to dominate Oregon in Pasadena, the Buckeyes now have a clear recipe for success. The confidence they inherited from avenging their loss to the Ducks should be enough proof they have the talent and execution to beat any team, especially Texas. A healthy dose of Smith will be essential, and the stout defense that has had more sacks than any other playoff team so far will need to pressure Quinn Ewers, but a lot will certainly fall on Will Howard's shoulders. In the Rose Bowl, Howard looked as comfortable as he has all season. He had no crucial mistakes, threw three touchdown passes and found Smith over and over again to much success. He'll have to do more of the same in the Cotton Bowl
Why does our defense constantly get overlooked? Seriously only mention of them in all that was a throw away sentence.
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scarletngray
Gold Pants
The game comes down to this. If the Bucks D shuts down the Texas running game, the good guys win.
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Telekinesis
Mix it with the relish!
This is why I’m confident in an Ohio State victory:
Skattebo had 143 yards rushing, 99 yards receiving and 42 yards arm-punting for a TD.
Was this his breakout game?
No. This was the one player Texas needed to account for. Everyone knew it. They couldn’t stop him. Not only couldn’t they stop him, but he, single-handedly, almost secured the win.
Skattebo had 143 yards rushing, 99 yards receiving and 42 yards arm-punting for a TD.
Was this his breakout game?
No. This was the one player Texas needed to account for. Everyone knew it. They couldn’t stop him. Not only couldn’t they stop him, but he, single-handedly, almost secured the win.
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Captain Buckeye
Assistant Coach
And worse yet that kid was on one knee after 2-3 plays sucking wind.
I agree that if we stop the run and don’t turn the ball over we should win.
Just nothing cheap that’s all. If we give them points we likely won’t win. So no return touchdowns and no big special teams plays and then no bad turnovers which gives Texas short fields (TCUN).
Provided we force Texas to drive the field every single time that’s a great start. I just hope for a clean game from the buckeyes again.
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that is the key point, if the buckeyes do that, there isn't a team out there that can stop them - its been great to watch them click the last two games, hoping it continues
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scarletngray
Gold Pants
A clean game for the Bucks would be a huge advantage. It was a major factor against TN and Oregon. Don't shoot ourselves in the foot with penalties and/or turnovers and we will have an important edge.
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Captain Buckeye
Assistant Coach
Just make Texas earn it… no busted coverages, no kick returns, and no turnovers.
Do that and I think we’ll be in Atlanta on the 20th
Do that and I think we’ll be in Atlanta on the 20th
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Hot Off the Press: Texas, Cotton Bowl Game Poster
Brutus cooked in our latest Game Poster, which sets the tone for Ohio State's Cotton Bowl/College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with Texas.
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