With a victory over Minnesota, the Ohio State home schedule can achieve perfection for the first time since 2020, establishing a top-three tilt.
Ohio State has the opportunity to accomplish something it hasn’t done since 2020 with a victory over Minnesota. Or, naturally, 2019 if the COVID year is excluded. When playing at home, the Buckeyes will dominate. For Ohio State’s Senior Day, Minnesota is coming to town, giving the Buckeyes one last chance to hone their skills before their big matchup with Michigan in Ann Arbour.
Ohio State can exploit Minnesota’s struggles up to this point. These two programmes will meet for the 54th time on this occasion. With a commanding 46-7 lead, the Buckeyes have won the previous 11 games. When these two last faced each other, it was C.J. Stroud’s debut game, and the Buckeye defence was playing at night.and day is not as good as it is now. Fortunately, they don’t need to be concerned about a Mo Ibrahim at this time.
With a victory, the Buckeyes can finish with a perfect home record.
Continue to Resist the Run
Ohio State’s rushing defence, which allows just 112.4 yards per game, is currently ranked 22nd. Due to Rutgers’ 43 attempts for 232 yards two weeks ago, that total was inflated. This was only the second time this Ohio State defence had allowed more than four yards per carry this season, and it was also their worst outing.
Although Minnesota’s rushing attack may not be the best in the Big Ten, it does feature a fantastic rookie in Darius Taylor, who has sadly been sidelined for nearly a month. In spite of this, after just five games, he leads the team in rushing with 591. Given the genuine concern that hewill depart in a few weeks, allowing the Buckeyes to concentrate on Jordan Nubin. But aside from a huge 204-yard performance against Michigan State (on 40 rushing attempts), Nubin has not played a significant role.
even without the highly anticipated absence of star defensive tackle Mike Hall, Jr. With players like Tyler Williams scumming up the middle, Ohio State ought to be able to maintain its supremacy in the ground game. Make sure that Athan Kaliakmanis prevails over the top so that Ohio State can use freshmen in the second half. letting the starters recover in preparation for Michigan.
Become Well
The Buckeyes ought to win this one, barring another lacklustre performance the week before Michigan. Right now, they have a nearly four touchdown advantage. Even though Vegas is not perfect, “the house always wins,” as the saying goes.
A couple of other Buckeyes players are sidelined for the duration of the regular season, including Miyan Williams and Lathan Ransom. Getting healthy is the one thing that needs to be the focus of this week.
It should be thought of just sitting down any players who even slightly limp. Hall is probably not going to be a defensive lineman this week. It’s feared he might disappear again the following week. Emeka Egbuka, who had missed two games before last week, appeared to have re-injured his ankle against Michigan State and appeared a little off in the second half.
Following a limping incident a few weeks prior, Devin Brown appeared to be alright.as a warm-up. Brown won’t play in this game if Ohio State is as serious as it appears given his role in the Red Zone.
Both Josh Proctor and Tommy Eichenberg are dealing with injuries. Senior Day is this weekend, so both will probably suit up, but neither should play a big number of snaps.
Quite simply put. In order for Ohio State to ensure that it can give Michigan its best effort, it must regain maximum health. Getting up early and pulling anyone worthy should be the strategy. Right now, style points are not relevant. Ohio State is currently ranked among the top four teams by the CFP Committee. If it wins three games in a row, it will guarantee a spot in the four-team playoff. Getting healthy and prepared for another crucial top-three matchup is the main objective.
Respect the Seniors
The eligibility years can be a little confusing with the free COVID year. The fact that this Ohio State team has a wealth of seasoned leadership is not confusing. The Buckeyes will have a chance to express their gratitude to each of their leaders during Senior Day activities for their final game at the Horseshoe.
According to the Ohio State website, 31 players for the Buckeyes are seniors or recent graduates. In addition, guys who are juniors and could participate include Denzel Burke, TreVeyon Henderson, and Marvin Harrison, Jr.
For the first time since Ryan Day’s debut season, Ohio State’s home slate can be completed flawlessly in a full season. What better way to bid farewell to the seniors and acquire
ready for The Game than to triumph decisively in the end?
This is probably going to be Columbus’s final semi-calm day. The Big Ten Championship, an early National Signing Day, and bowl preparations come first, then the Game.
