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Game Thread Ohio State vs Michigan State - 10/05/19, 7:30PM (ABC)

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LovelandBuckeye said:
This is what pisses me off about ESPiN. You can't tell me every week that this is the first test for a new coach, young QB, and/or untested defense then say the following week that the Buckeyes haven't played anyone good. Beat Sparty and remind them where they belong. Out on the screened in patio at the kids' table.
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It's going to be a lonley adults table this year..

It may even just be us and PED. Which you know they'd rather be at the kids table.
 
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In 1973 I made a bet with a Michigan fan where before the season started I gave him OSU's opponent plus 30 for every game. I went 6-4-1.

This year I would be 5-0. (I would be 4-1 if the spread was 40).

We have a bye next week so no reason to be looking ahead. This is our B1G home opener. We are wearing out black unis in a night game. We are one awesome fucking football team. Sparty doesn't have enough weapons to put together any sort of innovative game plan. There are too many OSU weapons to stop.

The only way we don't win by 30+ is if Day takes his foot off the pedal too soon.
 
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brutus2002 said:
MSU better get alot better in the secondary. My goodness the 1 good WR Indiana had looked like Mike Thomas out there let alone our group of studs.

The reason why MSU has beaten us in the last several years is because of predictable/conservative play calling. JT Barrett never threw in the middle of the field.

Day is gonna force them to defend every damn piece of field turf in the Shoe. They blitz they better get there or they will pay.

This is the game where we hit screens,wheel routes,and use the TE. Revisit this thread after the game. The wheel routes will be there early and often.

Like I have said 49-7.
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I agree, but I'll say 54-10. One reason I love this team is that nobody knows what they're gonna do next. Opposing OCs/DCs don't either. :day: :oh:
 
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MGMT said:
So, Fields’ release still seems to be a work in progress and it also seems to my untrained eye that he waits to throw until receivers break and convey they’re ready for the ball. Again, this is just my opinion. Although I will say that downfield completion to Victor last night was a step toward dispelling this.

What concerns me is MSU playing wayyy tighter coverage than previous opponents and Fields is forced to throw with anticipation and quickly in response to what’s likely to be the most intense pressure this offensive line has faced thus far. Fields’ little windup can give good DB’s a chance to react a bit more quickly — leaving him prone to a turnover.

I don’t attribute wins or success to one variable or dynamic. This one will be a combination of execution, will and physicality. MSU is going to throw its hardest punch. If nothing else, I respect Dantonio too much to think otherwise — all recent criticisms of him aside.

It looks like their center is really weak; weak to the extent at which he shouldn’t be playing DIV 1 football. He looks THAT bad at times. Emphasize pressure up the middle and throw some stunts at them.

While we keep saying we haven’t seen a defense like this, this shit goes both ways. Let’s fucking dance.
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Agree. The anticipation and windup is going to be Fields' biggest challenge against great defenses. I'm interested to see how Day plans for this game and how much passing Fields does early.

I'm pretty damn excited to see Cooper and Young stunt more often. Hopefully that'll get Lewerke's happy feet going.
 
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Black alternates are the best. Full on VADER
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1926Buckeyes said:
Agree. The anticipation and windup is going to be Fields' biggest challenge against great defenses. I'm interested to see how Day plans for this game and how much passing Fields does early.

I'm pretty damn excited to see Cooper and Young stunt more often. Hopefully that'll get Lewerke's happy feet going.
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He's throwing the ball to where only the WRs can catch it though and to wide open WRs a lot.

I don't see his delivery being an issue in any situation.
 
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Observations heading into Sparty game:

Offense is averaging over 50 pts a game.

Average victory is 40+ point per game
Last four games Defense has held opponents to : 0 pts, 10 pts, 5 pts, 7 pts - A total of 22 pts over a four game span. Giving up just over 5 pts per game. For the season we are giving up over just 8 pts per game.
24 sacks on the season and at least that many pressures.
JK is on fire. 2nd best rushing stats in the nation and has been taken out in 3rd or 4th quarter every game.
OL best I've seen in a long time. These guys are mean, aggressive and have a chip on their shoulder.
Shout out to Josh Alibi. He will play in the NFL.
No TD catch by Olave. Doesn't that stop a 7 game streak?
Garrett Wilson though.
Fields legs are special. He is a much better version of JT Barrett. Not as tough as JT (not possible) but a significantly better arm (no comparison) and runs much faster. Seems to have the same QB IQ as JT. And this is 5 games into the season. 23 total TD's in five games. He is on a magical pace.
Is Teague averaging 10 ypc? He is "no mas" for Defenses in the 3rd and 4th quarters. He has power, speed and drive that punishes defenders.
DL is terrorizing backfields. Pressuring QB. Getting sacks. Causing turnovers.
2.7 yards per pass attempt against Nebraska. Longest pass play 10 yds. Under 50 total yards total passing. Back seven is playing lights out.
21 pass attempts for Nebraska netted 4 sacks. One sack every 5 pass plays. 5 other close pressures.
Browning is clearly the best MLB. This is one reason our D is better. And we have him for another year.
2 penalties allowed against Nebraska. We have cut our penalties by about 2/3 from last year. LOVE IT!
Zero turnovers given up against Nebraska. Haven't given up many TO in 5 games. NO INT'S!!!
Special teams are special.
This team is running on all cylinders. Most complete team I have seen in a long time. I like Herbies comparison to the 2006 team.
Coaching staff is doing an excellent job. Hope we don't lose anyone in the off season.
 
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