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Game Thread Ohio State vs Penn State, 10/28/17 @ 3:30 ET (FOX)

PREVIOUS BIG GAME FAILINGS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR AS J.T. BARRETT AND COMPANY TAKE DOWN NO. 2 PENN STATE

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The cries to bench J.T. Barrett, bring in a new offensive staff, and waterboard the receivers, one corner and the right side of the offensive line at various points following big game debacles against Clemson and Oklahoma went poof as Ohio State pulled off a stunner against No. 2 Penn State in the Shoe.

The players and coaches would never admit it but even they had to be questioning the team's collective ability to come through against elite teams on a big stage. Even more, it would be fair to think a few of them questioned if it wasn't about to be deja vu all over again as the Buckeyes 14-0 just four minutes into the game and 21-3 early in the second quarter.

Despite the barrage bad luck and bad play, J.T. Barrett wouldn't let Ohio State die as he put up a 13 of 13 for 170 yards and three touchdown effort in the fourth quarter as part of a legendary 33 of 39 (with three drops) for 328 yards and four touchdowns performance through the air with another 95 yards on the ground.

Down 35-20 midway through the third quarter, the Buckeyes could've packed it in and went away quietly after a host of self-inflicted wounds including 10 penalties and another embarrassing showing from the kickoff coverage unit combined with some questionable calls by the zebras.

But they didn't.

The defensive line kept grinding against Saquon Barkley (2.1 ypc) and harrassing Trace McSorley, Barrett was magnificent, Johnnie Dixon caught fire and countless others showed no quit outscoring the Nittany Lions 19-3 in the fourth quarter.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...barrett-and-company-take-down-no-2-penn-state
 
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I have decided to attend this game. I didn't really want to, but as I watch the weather and this lame blackout thing, I think I am needed in the shoe. I wanted to stay home, not travel halfway across the country, sit on my warm couch with a fire in the fireplace in a drunken stupor, but I am not really seeing anybody bitch up. You may all thank me when it is over. I am your humble and faithful servant doing what needs to be done. Go Bucks. Bitch up. 40-17.
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Bitches.
 
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The glow from this win will last a while, but I'm going to look to the future for a bit. One thing that worries me is that Urban tends to only make changes after losses.

F that. The special teams coaching staff absolutely MUST be shaken up.

Special teams, with the exception of everyone's favorite Aussie, has been a black eye for this team for 6 years now. I don't care what it takes, Urban - fix this [Mark May]
He is the Special Teams!
 
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