Meyer, though, said the heat no longer bothers him, calling it “water off the duck’s back”.
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“If we perform well (Saturday) it will show everybody we’re for real because people are questioning how good we really are, ” he said. The only negative was pass protection. This is the biggest game we’ve played this season. “All those things have been addressed, and it’s more coaching than playing performance”.
The Illini had chances to keep up with the Buckeyes, but made too many mistakes. Texas Christian at OklahomaIn another game that could go a long way toward determining whether the Big 12 will get in or be left out of the playoff, a pair of one-loss teams will try to stay in the conversation.
“I think this is a direct result of what’s going on around the world”, Smith said. “He’s a product of those around him”. Last year the trend of high-powered offense didn’t really continue (like with Michigan), but this year I’m not so sure.
The Buckeyes finally arrive at that point this week with a 10-0 record and holding steady with a No. 3 College Football Playoff ranking after last Saturday’s 28-3 win at IL. In the spring, Barrett was still recovering, so Jones was the starter and then out of the fall camp, Jones hadn’t been beaten out. Just another reason why we’ve said it thousands and thousands of times, it seems like, the chip on your shoulder. “That might not be everyone’s philosophy”. He’s already eclipsed the millennium mark with 65 receptions for 1,021 yards and six scores. He’s part of a senior class that has won a school-record 48 games. “It’s a very unique situation”.
One area where Price is not disappointed, however, is in run blocking, evidenced by how the offensive line routinely clears gaping holes for Elliott to run through. The line has dominated in run-blocking, but right tackle Chase Farris & Co. have to provide more time for Barrett. Ezekiel Elliott is up for the Heisman because he’s great.
Barrett’s 16-yard run on fourth-and-11 kept it alive, and it was Barrett who danced in near the pylon from six yards out, making the halftime margin 14-3. MI State’s offense really struggled earlier in the season, although injuries didn’t help.
Advance scouting: Asked whether MSU players have been sneaking in some Ohio State film study over the past few months amid their weekly work, senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun confirmed it. Sort of.
NO CHANGE: Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said quarterback Clayton Thorson will start at Wisconsin after being benched briefly during last week’s win over Purdue. He’s passed for 947 yards and eight touchdowns. Aaron Burbridge and Macgarrett Kings Jr. have combined for 1,471 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns while R.J. Shelton has 34 receptions.
It also makes no sense to argue about whether MI State is getting the respect it rightfully has earned the past five seasons.
The Broncos’ running game is led by Jarvion Franklin. He’s accumulated 242 yards and has one touchdown.
The Buckeyes’ defense was impressive last week. And a week ago, OSU allowed only 33 yards rushing by Minnesota. Sophomore outside hitter Caroline Knop led the charge for MI, recording five kills.
“We just watched the film yesterday of last year’s [Michigan State] game and we were playing at a very high level”, Elflein said.
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Mount St. Mary’s: The Mountaineers played their second game against a Big Ten opponent in three days, having lost at Maryland 80-56 on Friday.
