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Galvin’ized Takeaways: Buckeyes Rocked them like a Golden Hurricane
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This game was definitely the tale of two halves for the Buckeyes on offense. The first half against the Golden Hurricanes showed the inexperience and youth of the Buckeyes. While the second half showed the talent, resilience, and heart of the young team.
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Dontre Wilson #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is caught from behind by Hayden Carman #95 of the Tulsa Hurricane after an 18-yard pass reception in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Tulsa 48-3. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The first half for the Buckeyes offense was a struggle from the beginning. The main struggle was the play of the offensive line. Through most of the first half, the Golden Hurricanes were in the Buckeyes’ backfield as soon as the ball was snapped. The Buckeyes only had 158 total yards of offense in the first half (89 yards rushing, and 69 yards passing).
After a one hour and nine minute weather delay, the Buckeyes came out in the second half looking like a completely different team. On the first drive of the second half, J.T. Barrett drove the offense down the field and ran the ball in himself for an 11-yard touchdown run. After that it was clear skies from here on out for the Buckeyes. (HA!) The Buckeyes came away with 259 total yards of offense in the second half (179 rushing yards, and 80 passing yards).
There were a few aspects of the offense that are going to need some tweaking before next weeks match up with Oklahoma. The main focus for the Buckeyes this week needs to be on the offensive line. They need to play like they did against Bowling Green last week. Oklahoma is a lot more athletic than Tulsa and if Tulsa had no problem against our line then the Sooners definitely won’t either. The Buckeyes also need to work on their 3rd down conversions. They went 5-14 (36%) on third down. The last thing they need to improve for next week is the vertical passing game. Whether it was by design or not, J.T. Barrett didn’t take any shots down the field yesterday and they are going to need the deep ball to spread out the Sooner defense next week. Without it, Oklahoma will just crowd the box and shut down any running lanes and dare J.T. to throw it on them.
Unlike last week, we got to see plenty of the Buckeyes’ defense this week and I am so excited to see more of the Silver Bullets flying around the field this season. The defensive front seven was an impenetrable wall only allowing 61 total rushing yards. The secondary pulled down four interceptions with two of them being ran back for pick sixes.
Buckeye Leaves
Offense: Curtis Samuel / Dontre Wilson
The two headed monster that is Samuel and Wilson proved how dangerous they can be today. They combined for nearly half of the Buckeyes total offense with 208 out of 417 total yards. Wilson scored the only touch down between the two of them in the fourth quarter.
Defense: The entire secondary
I’m not able to choose just one player from the secondary to highlight so I’m just going to praise all of them. Marshon Lattimore (twice), Malik Hooker, and Gareon Conley all collected interceptions for a team total of four interceptions for the game. Hooker and Lattimore each ran back an interception for a touchdown. With three total pick sixes in the first two games, the Buckeyes have tied their season total from last year.
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Ken Galvin via our good friends at Buckeye Battle Cry
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
This game was definitely the tale of two halves for the Buckeyes on offense. The first half against the Golden Hurricanes showed the inexperience and youth of the Buckeyes. While the second half showed the talent, resilience, and heart of the young team.
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Dontre Wilson #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is caught from behind by Hayden Carman #95 of the Tulsa Hurricane after an 18-yard pass reception in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Tulsa 48-3. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The first half for the Buckeyes offense was a struggle from the beginning. The main struggle was the play of the offensive line. Through most of the first half, the Golden Hurricanes were in the Buckeyes’ backfield as soon as the ball was snapped. The Buckeyes only had 158 total yards of offense in the first half (89 yards rushing, and 69 yards passing).
After a one hour and nine minute weather delay, the Buckeyes came out in the second half looking like a completely different team. On the first drive of the second half, J.T. Barrett drove the offense down the field and ran the ball in himself for an 11-yard touchdown run. After that it was clear skies from here on out for the Buckeyes. (HA!) The Buckeyes came away with 259 total yards of offense in the second half (179 rushing yards, and 80 passing yards).
There were a few aspects of the offense that are going to need some tweaking before next weeks match up with Oklahoma. The main focus for the Buckeyes this week needs to be on the offensive line. They need to play like they did against Bowling Green last week. Oklahoma is a lot more athletic than Tulsa and if Tulsa had no problem against our line then the Sooners definitely won’t either. The Buckeyes also need to work on their 3rd down conversions. They went 5-14 (36%) on third down. The last thing they need to improve for next week is the vertical passing game. Whether it was by design or not, J.T. Barrett didn’t take any shots down the field yesterday and they are going to need the deep ball to spread out the Sooner defense next week. Without it, Oklahoma will just crowd the box and shut down any running lanes and dare J.T. to throw it on them.
Unlike last week, we got to see plenty of the Buckeyes’ defense this week and I am so excited to see more of the Silver Bullets flying around the field this season. The defensive front seven was an impenetrable wall only allowing 61 total rushing yards. The secondary pulled down four interceptions with two of them being ran back for pick sixes.
Buckeye Leaves
Offense: Curtis Samuel / Dontre Wilson
The two headed monster that is Samuel and Wilson proved how dangerous they can be today. They combined for nearly half of the Buckeyes total offense with 208 out of 417 total yards. Wilson scored the only touch down between the two of them in the fourth quarter.
Defense: The entire secondary
I’m not able to choose just one player from the secondary to highlight so I’m just going to praise all of them. Marshon Lattimore (twice), Malik Hooker, and Gareon Conley all collected interceptions for a team total of four interceptions for the game. Hooker and Lattimore each ran back an interception for a touchdown. With three total pick sixes in the first two games, the Buckeyes have tied their season total from last year.
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