It’s been just about 24 hours since Ohio State Football soundly defeated Michigan State at home, 38-3, but Buckeye thoughts still are going through my head.
There was plenty to like about what the Buckeyes were able to accomplish on Saturday evening, most notably winning the game, improving to 10-0 and still having every single major goal within reach.
Ohio State didn’t see any movement in either major poll, but it was ranked No. 1 in the only one that matters, the College Football Playoff rankings. That might change this coming week, but as I do every Sunday, here are my final thoughts on the Buckeyes win over the Spartans.
Marvin Harrison Jr. is firmly in the Heisman trophy race
Thoughts
It’s not that wide receivers don’t win the Heisman Trophy, it’s just that they don’t win it very often. Alabama’s DeVonta Smith was the last to win the award, but in the shortened 2020 season. That season saw him catch 117 balls for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns. It’s highly unliked that Harrison Jr. gets close to these numbers, but he still has a legit shot at taking home the award.
Adjuster Sonny Styles might need a position change
Thoughts
I am all for Styles being on the field because he’s a difference maker. What I’d like to see the Buckeye coaching staff do is make a full transition to linebacker over the offseason. He is a terror blitzing off the edge, and has the speed to cover tight ends. The top three linebackers on the depth chart could all be gone next year, and there isn’t much returning experience at the position. Since safety is so deep, it makes plenty of sense to naive Styles to linebacker.
Loved how the staff got Xavier Johnson involved
Two minute drive was perfectly executed by the Ohio State offense
Thoughts
Aside from the final drive against Notre Dame (which was against a higher quality opponent),…
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Author : Buckeyes Wire
Publish date : 2023-11-13 03:14:53
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