Game Thread Ohio State @ That TeaX Up North - 11/30/19, Noon (FOX)

[BB73]

So, question for the board;

Even with this new found ZOMG!! Speed and Space productivity, how much different is the tsun offense from Penn State's?

Same type of spread/RPO based offense
Semi mobile, semi decent throwing dual threat QB's
Slot WR is primary weapon (and legit)
Legit TE threat (PSU's is better)
tsun seems to have more of a deep threat to go with the shorter passing stuff
neither has a great RB threat but #4 from PSU sure ran hard


am I missing something? Flat wrong on any of it?

I think the biggest difference is the capacity for Mississippi Jesus to make horrendous plays under pressure.

 

[cjmik_75]

So, question for the board;

Even with this new found ZOMG!! Speed and Space productivity, how much different is the tsun offense from Penn State's?

Same type of spread/RPO based offense
Semi mobile, semi decent throwing dual threat QB's
Slot WR is primary weapon (and legit)
Legit TE threat (PSU's is better)
tsun seems to have more of a deep threat to go with the shorter passing stuff
neither has a great RB threat but #4 from PSU sure ran hard


am I missing something? Flat wrong on any of it?

The Game Predator annihilates scum’s offense and the real difference between PSU and scum is which backup QB is able to do more?

 

[DaBuckeyes]

The best part about this game is even if scum wins it doesn't do anything to prevent us from winning the BIG and national championship. But of course fuck them and I hope we win by 60.

 

[OHSportsFan]

I think the biggest difference is the capacity for Mississippi Jesus to make horrendous plays under pressure.

This.

I know to take nothing for a guarantee in this game, but I have to believe the shaky, 360-no-look-backward pass player continues to be who we think he is, especially under Buckeye pressure. D-Line has to live up to its billing and I think the rest follows for the defense.

Offense has less concerns for me, just hold on to the ball. Fields is being unleashed for these last set of games.

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[1926Buckeyes]

So, question for the board;

Even with this new found ZOMG!! Speed and Space productivity, how much different is the tsun offense from Penn State's?

Same type of spread/RPO based offense
Semi mobile, semi decent throwing dual threat QB's
Slot WR is primary weapon (and legit)
Legit TE threat (PSU's is better)
tsun seems to have more of a deep threat to go with the shorter passing stuff
neither has a great RB threat but #4 from PSU sure ran hard


am I missing something? Flat wrong on any of it?

This is a good comparison. I'd say the primary differences are:

1. While they don't have a Hamler, they have more talent overall at WR.
2. Patterson is faster but more turnover prone than Clifford

I think they're similar defensively as well, at least in terms of how much they will blitz.

 

[jakenick06]

She knows....

 

[ScriptOhio]

Ohio State vs. Michigan: Run the Ball, Win The Game

The toughest team will win on Saturday.

The smartest team will win on Saturday.



The most physical team will win on Saturday.

Coaches love to spout their own theories on how and why their team is going to win the Ohio State vs. Michigan game.

Before the 2018 edition of The Game, Urban Meyer said, “we have a saying around here: The most prepared team will win the game.”

But history has shown that one factor is more likely than any other to decide whether Ohio State or Michigan will win.

Whoever runs the ball better in The Game, will win The Game.

Going back to 2002, the team that has rushed for more yards per carry in The Game has won. Every single time.

Gerd has pointed out that using raw rushing yards instead of yards per carry, the streak is even longer.



But total rushing yardage can be biased by the state of the game. If you’re winning, you’re more likely to run. If you’re losing, you’re more likely to pass.

Yards per rush is just straight-up “which team is running the ball better.” It’s also a pretty good barometer of which team is winning the battle at the line of scrimmage.

Regardless of opponent, if you can do that, you’re probably going to win.

Since 2002, Ohio State has rushed for as many or more yards per carry than Michigan in 14 games. They are 14-0 in those matchups.

Michigan has only outrushed the Buckeyes on a per-carry basis twice: 2003 and 2011. They are 2-0 in those seasons.

Here’s a chart of the average yards per carry for both teams over that span.

So which team does that favor?

The Buckeyes enter this weekend averaging 5.9 yards per carry, and allowing 2.5 yards per rush.

Michigan enters with an average of 4.0 yards every time they run the ball, and with 2.8 yards per carry allowed.

If you’re a Buckeye fan, those numbers have to look pretty good.

Ohio State is looking to stretch its win streak over Michigan to a school-record eight straight seasons. Can they do it?

Just watch the rushing stats. Odds are, they’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Entire article: https://theozone.net/2019/11/ohio-state-vs-michigan-run-the-ball-win-the-game-2/

 

[charlohiottean]

So, question for the board;

Even with this new found ZOMG!! Speed and Space productivity, how much different is the tsun offense from Penn State's?

Same type of spread/RPO based offense
Semi mobile, semi decent throwing dual threat QB's
Slot WR is primary weapon (and legit)
Legit TE threat (PSU's is better)
tsun seems to have more of a deep threat to go with the shorter passing stuff
neither has a great RB threat but #4 from PSU sure ran hard


am I missing something? Flat wrong on any of it?

What everybody else already says, and PSU has better running backs.

 

[BB73]

She knows....

I'd hit it, sight unseen.

 

[charlohiottean]

I'd hit it, sight unseen.

Cataracts getting bad eh?

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[ScriptOhio]

Everything you need to know about college football's Rivalry Week

Early Saturday

No. 2 Ohio State at No. 13 Michigan (Noon, Fox)

Saturday's early slate is maybe the most loaded of the year, especially when you factor in the start of the FCS playoffs. (Give ESPN+ a whirl this weekend and watch some of the FCS action -- especially Furman-Austin Peay and Kennesaw State-Wofford.)

That said, the floor belongs to The Game. Michigan could complete a stirring second-half turnaround by pulling off its first win over the Buckeyes in eight years -- not to mention Jim Harbaugh's first since he was the Wolverines' QB in 1986 -- and putting a dent into their rivals' national title stock. More likely, Ohio State could send the school up north back into the existential crisis from which it has recently begun to emerge. Either way, it's going to be a hell of a show.

SP+ projection: Ohio St. 30, Michigan 19

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/college-footba...thing-need-know-college-football-rivalry-week

 

[mendensa]

The best part about this game is even if scum wins it doesn't do anything to prevent us from winning the BIG and national championship. But of course fuck them and I hope we win by 60.

That's what concerns me about this game. Never want to lose to the skunkbears regardless if there are other games to be played afterwards. THIS GAME is the one we all want to win (or should I say can't stand to lose) as Buckeye fans.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

That's what concerns me about this game. Never want to lose to the skunkbears regardless if there are other games to be played afterwards. THIS GAME is the one we all want to win (or should I say can't stand to lose) as Buckeye fans.

If any of these Buckeyes spend a few moments remembering what Meyer told them during the Gold Pants meeting this last year, then they’ll remember to kick their ass like it’s never been kicked before. ...and that they are never to lose to those pricks. EVER.