Just stumbled upon this article by Christopher Jason from Landgrantholyland.com  He provides an nice little analysis of Michigan State's play action passing game - with special attention to deep threat, RJ Shelton. 

Clearly, Jason has a high opinion of Shelton:

Michigan State wide receiver R.J. Shelton possesses some of the best hands and elite awareness in the Big Ten. He has the ability to catch deflected balls and tap his toes inbounds — showing off his incredible concentration and instincts.

But he also gives some of Ohio State's defensive backs some praise:

Luckily for the Buckeyes, they have three of the better corners in the nation on passes thrown 10-plus yards downfield. Per CFBFilmRoom, outside corners Gareon Conley and Marshon Lattimore have allowed only five receptions on 33 targets that have traveled 10-plus yards. It also helps to have a safety with elite NFL-type range in Malik Hooker, keeping everything in front of him. We mentioned that Lattimore — who has the ability to blanket opposing receivers — has a chance to essentially ice the game if he takes away Shelton.

His conclusion seemed rather sound as well:

If the Buckeyes stay away from peaking in the backfield when Michigan State runs play-action, they should be set, at least on defense. It’s fine to play a bend but don’t break defense against Michigan State. Let Tyler O’Connor make a mistake, while attempting to build a double-digit play touchdown drive against the Ohio State defense — just don’t let him hit R.J. Shelton deep.

I found it to be an interesting (and short) read.  Thoughts?