Game Thread tOSU at NW'ern, Oct 5, 8 ET, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2

[Bill Lucas]

Cannot believe that the most prolific scoring Offense in Ohio State history only scored 13 pts in the first half against NW.

Actually they only scored 6.

 

[SloopyHangOn]

NW isn't too bad themselves and this is the biggest game in their history. I knew this was going to be a huge challenge. We'll still come out on top

You seem to forget. When BigTen "underdogs" win it's called weak conference opponents. If it's the SEC it's called parity.

 

[OhioState001]

I think that one hit Brax took in the 1st quarter gave him a concussion. He's been sluggish on passing plays since then.

Honestly if Braxton got a concussion I think he would have took himself out of the game.

 

[Gothmog8]

I'm not giving up on the season, but I've had my doubts and the first half didn't help them.

Northwestern might just be better than us tonight. The Bucks have 30 minutes to show otherwise.

FIFY

 

[Systems_id]

Man I can't imagine what this board was like during the 2002 run lol.

Rough half with two turnovers, one in the red zone. Lucky to only be down 7 right now.

 

[NFBuck]

I don't envy Urban right now. Brax played a horrible half of football. I mean, really bad. Thinking about going to Guiton has to be in his head. But, that move has ramifications beyond just one game, half, quarter, or series. Tough spot.

 

[bigdog3300]

Braxton hasn't looked too comfortable - not sure if his knee is in his head or if the early fumble has him shook, but doesn't seem like he's progressing through his reads very well. Hopefully he settles in, if he does I don't have many worries.

 

[Honor&Glory]

feels like we are down 21...only down 7...and we're still Ohio State. Go Bucks!

 

[matt_thatsme]

Shit happens. If Huerman makes the block Johnston gets the first down and everyone is talking about how ballsy the call was instead of bitching and whining about how bad the team and coaches are. Can't believe I am reading comments like "game over", "the honeymoon is over", etc. Unreal. Not directing this all at you, Mike. This is a general comment.

 

[Mike80]

Honestly if Braxton got a concussion I think he would have took himself out of the game.

maybe, maybe not...it was clear he got his bell rung when it happened....

 

[scarletngray]

Actually they only scored 6.

Yeah, I just realized that. Unbelievable.

 

[CookyPuss]

Honestly if Braxton got a concussion I think he would have took himself out of the game.

I agree. That last play wasn't a bad decision. Philly had just broke wide open when he went to throw. Would have been easy TD if he doesn't get his hand hit.

 

[SEREbuckeye]

Takeaways:

Miller is NOT in full command of the offense.

We have: Hall, Hyde, Eze, Rod Smith and Wilson ready for the love in the backfield.

We have only ran Smith once, EzE once, and Hall NONE!

 

[Jake]

FIFY

Whatever makes you feel better.

 

[ant80]

Gotta stop beating ourselves with turnovers. I think we'll be fine after adjustments in the second half. Go Bucks!