Special shoutout to JT Tuimoloau for straight up saving the game on ND's last drive.
We were dead in the water after those two consecutive first downs. Clock ticking under 2:30.
JT decided we weren't going out like that.
Made back to back huge plays with the massive sack and the PBU on the screen (which also stopped the clock and saved us a critical timeout).
Ohio State gets a much needed sack from JT Tuimoloau against Notre Dame, but time is running out for the Buckeyes, 2 minutes left in the game. #OSUvsND #GoBucks #FightingIrish #CFB #NotreDame #OhioState pic.twitter.com/riPGRGY8QS
— CFBMuse (@CFBMuse) September 24, 2023
Casual fans bemoan the lack of sacks, but JT and Jack Sawyer have taken their games up another level this year.
They are constantly in the QB's face - sack numbers do not reflect play to play dominance.
Sacks are a nice stat, but they are not indicative of how well a player consistently performs.
Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, and Jaylen Harrell have a top 10 grade in pass rush this year in PFF. That is the most of any conference. https://t.co/6WTEGVxfxR pic.twitter.com/zRqXoNFBqm
— The Big Ten Huddle (@TheBigTenHuddle) September 22, 2023
JT Tuimoloau wins in pass rush vs blockers 23.7% of the time.
1st among all Power 5 defenders pic.twitter.com/u1ly6bzsmV
— The Big Ten Huddle (@TheBigTenHuddle) September 22, 2023
Our last drive heroics do not even get a chance to happen without JT.
It's all about the moments.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/LPAopNVGJd
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 24, 2023
Enjoy this one big fella!
