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The Rundown: Maryland at No. 1 Ohio State

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October 6, 2015 at 6:48am
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THE RUNNING START

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015
Where: Columbus, OH, Ohio Stadium
TV: Noon Big Ten Network
Announcers: Eric Collins, Glen Mason and Rick Pizzo

Ohio State MarylandThis will be the second game between Ohio State and Maryland in football. 

Below you will find some interesting facts about the teams, key offensive player stats, coach information, and team stats.
 

Ohio State

THE LAST TIME...

  • Ohio State played Maryland the Buckeyes won 52-24 in College Park.
  • The Buckeyes lost to a B1G opponent is Columbus was November 19, 2011 against Penn State (14-20).
  • Maryland played in Columbus was...never.
  • OSU did not score at least 20 points was 2012 in a 17-16 win at No. 20 Michigan State. 
  • Ezekiel Elliott did not rush for 100 yards was against Minnesota in 2014 (91 yards).


ON THE HORIZON

  • In the history of the AP Poll Ohio State has been ranked No. 1 for 101 weeks. That ties the Buckeyes with Oklahoma for the most weeks ranked No. 1 all-time.
  • Ohio State is one shutout away from having two shutouts in a season for three consecutive years. 
  • Cameron Johnston is second all-time at Ohio State with 65 punts downed inside the 20 yard line. Johnston is 13 away from tying the Ohio State record.
  • Braxton Miller is seven rushing touchdowns away from becoming the ninth player in D-I with 40 rushing and 40 passing touchdowns.
  • Ohio State currently has a 25 game regular season B1G win streak.


 

College Park
College Park, MD.

GET TO KNOW MARYLAND

  • The University of Maryland is located in College Park, MD.
  • Maryland was established in 1856.
  • The Terrapins are 2-3 this season.
  • Maryland is 18-19 (.486) since 2012.
  • Last week Maryland lost to That Team (0-28).

 

TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTIONS:

  1. How many times has Urban Meyer won 10 straight games in a single season? 
     
  2. Urban Meyer has won 13 or more games in a single season more times than any other coach in the history of the FBS. How many times has Meyer accomplished this feat?
     
  3. Can you name the radio announcer who does play by play and is known as "the voice of the Buckeyes"?

Answers at the bottom of today's article.



MARYLAND'S INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS


PASSING
Caleb Rowe
QB Caleb Rowe (Jr)


Last Game: 8/27, 47 yards, 3 INTs

2015 Stats: 40/91 (.440), 428 yards, 4 TDs, 12 INTs

Career: 163/320 (.509), 2,196 yards, 16 TDs, 22 INTs

 

 

RUSHING
Brandon Ross
RB Brandon Ross (Sr) 


Last Game: 44 yards, 3.1 ypc

2015 Stats: 402 yards, 5.5 ypc, 2 TDs

Career: 1,987 yards, 4.9 ypc, 11 TDs


 

 

 

RECEIVING
Levern Jacobs
WR Levern Jacobs (Jr)

 

Last Game: 20 yards, 3 rec., 6.7 ypr  

2015 Stats: 196 yards, 18 rec., 10.9 ypr, 2 TDs

Career: 886 yards, 72 rec., 12.3 ypr, 5 TDs
 

 

 

D.J. Moore
WR D.J. Moore (Fr)


Last Game: 17 yards, 8.5 ypr

2015 Stats: 129 yards, 8 rec., 16.1 ypr, 1 TD

Career: 272 yards, 15 rec., 18.1 ypr, 3 TDs

 

 

 

 

 

OHIO STATE'S INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS


PASSING
Cardale Jones
QB Cardale Jones (Jr)


Last Game: 18/27 (.667), 245 yards, TD, INT

2015 Stats: 63/106 (.594), 867 yards, 5 TDs, 5 INTs

Career Stats: 119/199 (.598 ), 1,729 yards, 12 TDs, 7 INTs

 

 

J.T. Barrett
QB J.T. Barrett (So)


Last Game: Did Not Play

2015 Stats: 21/38 (.553), 193 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs

Career Stats: 224/352 (.636), 3,027 yards, 36 TDs, 12 INTs

 

 

RUSHING
EzE
RB Ezekiel Elliott (Jr)


Last Game: 274 yards, 11.9 ypc, 3 TDs

2015 Stats: 729 yards, 7.3 ypc, 8 TDs

Career Stats: 2,869 yards, 7.1 ypc, 28 TDs

 

 

 

Braxton Miller
H-Back Braxton Miller (Sr)


Last game: 14 yards, 14.0 ypc, 0 TD

2015 Stats: 150 yards, 6.8 ypc, 1 TD

Career: 3,205 yards, 5.5 ypc, 33 TDs

 

 

 

 

RECEIVING
Braxton Miller
H-Back Braxton Miller (Sr)


Last Game: -9 yards, -9.0 ypr, 0 TD

2015 Stats: 112 yards, 14.1 ypr, 1 TD

Career Stats: 112 yards, 16.0 ypr, 1 TD

 

 

 

 

Thomas
WR Michael Thomas (Jr)


Last Game: 54 yards, 13.5 ypr, 1 TD

2015 Stats: 292 yards, 14.6 ypr, 4 TDs

Career: 1,113 yards, 14.5 ypr, 13 TDs

 

 

 


THE RUNOFF

Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer has won 25 straight B1G regular season games.


43-3 (.935) at Ohio State (4th year)

147-26 (.850) overall (14th year)

Meyer is 1-0 against Maryland

 

 

 

 

Randy Edsall
Randy Edsall was hired by Maryland in 2011.


22-33 (.400) at Maryland (5th year)

96-103 (.482) overall (5th year)

This is Randy Edsall's second head coaching job. 

 


 

CLIFF CLAVEN'S LITTLE KNOWN FACTS CORNER

Cliff Claven
 
  • Ohio State has the most all-time appearances in the AP Poll with 844.
  • Among current players Joey Bosa's 21.5 career sacks ranks second in the nation. 
  • Ohio State has won a nation's best 15 consecutive road games.
  • The Buckeyes are second in the B1G in scoring (34.4) and rushing (239.6).
  • Michael Thomas has caught a pass in 21-straight games. 
  • Ohio State has a record of 54-4 when ranked No. 1 and playing an unranked opponent. 
  • Ezekiel Elliott has 10-straight games of at least 100-yards rushing. 
  • Elliott is averaging 8.0 yards per carry over the last 10 games.
  • Ohio State has won a nation’s best 18 consecutive games.
  • Urban Meyer is two wins away from his fourth 20-game win streak. He was the first to get three 20-game winning streaks and could become the first to get four 20-game winning streaks.
  • Tyvis Powell's blocked field goal against WMU was Ohio State's first since 2012.
  • Raekwon McMillan had a career-high 16 tackles against WMU.

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS BUSTED
  • The Buckeyes' defense has not allowed a rush of 20+ yards this season. 
  • Diamont scored on a 79-yard touchdown run.

 

2015 STATISTICAL COMPARISON
OHIO STATE
     
Maryland
2015 STATS RANK CATEGORY 2015 STATS RANK
34.4 41st Points For 23.6 99th
15.2 14th Points Against 31.8 95th
    OFFENSE    
239.6 16th Rushing Offense 162.6 84th
212.6 78th Passing Offense 169.8 103rd
452.2 33rd Total Offense 332.4 114th
    DEFENSE    
132.6 39th Rushing Defense 199.8 102nd
150.4 11th Pass Defense 249.6 93rd
283.0 14th Total Defense 449.4 109th
    OFF. MISC.    
.348 103rd 3rd Down Conv. .324 112th
.750 108th Red Zone .818 76th
12.0 38th Punt Return 24.0 4th
24.8 30th Kickoff Return 22.3 52nd
    DEF. MISC.    
.333 46th 3rd Down Conv. .383 75th
.818 60th Red Zone .818 60th
92.5 9th Pass Eff. Def. 134.1 94th
41.9 10th Net Punting 35.1 100th
    MISC.    
- 0.8 101st Turnover Margin - 1.8 121st
8.0 104th Penalties Per Game 7.6 93rd
  Total: 15 THE EDGE Total: 4  


TODAY'S TRIVIA ANSWERS:

How many times has Urban Meyer won 10 straight games in a single season?  

Answer: Six.
Ohio State: 2014 (13)
Ohio State: 2013 (12)
Ohio State: 2012 (12)
Florida: 2009 (12)
Florida: 2008 (10)
Utah: 2004 (12)


Urban Meyer has won 13 or more games in a single season more times than any other coach in the history of the FBS. How many times has Meyer accomplished this feat?

Answer: 4.
2014: 14
2009: 13
2008: 13
2006: 13


Can you name the radio announcer who does play by play and is known as "the voice of the Buckeyes"?

Answer: Paul Keels.

Sources
ohiostatebuckeyes.com
stats.ncaa.org
sportsreference.com

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