Every week, Eleven Warriors dives into the mentions of Ohio State's coaches and players to bring you the #HotTakes and ramblings of Buckeye Nation. This week, we're reviewing the carnage from Ohio State's convincing win over Penn State.
Third-ranked Ohio State faced a stiff test on Saturday night when it traveled to Happy Valley to take on No. 18 Penn State, which was a week removed from a stunning upset loss to Indiana and looking to bounce back in the Big Ten East Division title race.
The Buckeyes (2-0) were dominant on the road, out-gaining the Nittany Lions (0-2) by more than 200 yards in a 38-25 victory that wasn't as close as the score would indicate.
Justin Fields was once again sensational, completing 28-of-34 passes for 318 yards and four touchdowns against no interceptions. Master Teague, Trey Sermon and the rushing attack were much more effective compared to last week against Nebraska, as Ohio State gained 208 yards on the ground against a stout Penn State run defense.
The Buckeyes defense looked much more formidable as well. After giving up 210 yards on the ground against Nebraska in Week 1, Ohio State surrendered just 44 rushing yards on 27 carries Saturday night. The Buckeyes' defensive front was a huge reason why Penn State struggle to move the ball on the ground.
As Ohio State's dominant win unfolded, Buckeye Nation was active on Twitter. Let's get to the mentions.
@ Ryan Day
Hours before Ohio State took the field, Michigan hilariously fell to Michigan State at home, and now Jim Harbaugh's squad is neck-and-neck with // checks notes // Rutgers for the Big Ten East Division crown. People took notice.
Osu really will hang 100 on @UMichFootball @ryandaytime
— *sigh* (@michigan4567) October 31, 2020
Hey @CoachJim4UM are you watching OSU play against Penn St?!? This is how you put your opponent on the mat quickly in a big game... Please take some damn notes from @ryandaytime He wins the big games
— Jethro Bodine (@MadHatter313) November 1, 2020
But Buckeye Nation redirected its attention to the Penn State game.
Go hang 80 on these fools @ryandaytime
— Anand Nanduri (@614ARod) November 1, 2020
@ryandaytime
— Beguiler (@Beguiler) November 1, 2020
Good evening coach.
May I suggest a new honor.
Give the best offensive player the number 45.
And the best defensive player number 32.
Maybe just put as a patch on their uniform, but it could start a new tradition.
That's how every great Ohio State tradition is born — via a Twitter mention to a head coach during a live football game.
Ohio State should be going for it on 4th and short every time. Especially inside the 50 and ESPECIALLY inside the opponents 10. @ryandaytime
— Kevin Weber (@KwebMD) November 1, 2020
@ryandaytime bro, stop kicking when you're 11 and 1. You're 6 games behind... go for the 1st when you're playing a shit team. You need to prove that we still belong in the top 4.
— Rob (@Smallpox101) November 1, 2020
Ohio State fans do not believe in backup kickers anymore.
Where is Master Teague?
— 5GreenValley (@5GreenValley) November 1, 2020
Running for more than 100 yards against an elite run defense. Buddy he's not hard to spot.
I loved @JimTressel5 & @CoachUrbanMeyer as @OhioStateFB coaches, I have NEVER liked @ryandaytime ... he seems like a real arrogant prick. It's about more than just wins... Tressel & Myers had that & likeability. Fucking Day wont even wear a mask. Hoping his tenure will be short!
— JillyMoe813 (@JillMoe813) November 1, 2020
Lol Urban Meyer was a notorious asshole and Jim Tressel had the personality of a forgotten pair of shoes in your grandparent's attic. Day is amazing, and I hope he continues to be amazing.
Take that gift @coachjfranklin. Now youve angered @ryandaytime. #GoBucks @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/2waY6jKfsX
— Stuart Osborne (@stuartjosborne) November 1, 2020
The late first half incident that gifted Penn State three points angered Ohio State fans, some of which were triggered so intensely that they tweeted Disney gifs.
This is why @ryandaytime NEVER should apologize for piling on the points. Refs wanna do this , blow the opponent out, leave not doubt. #OSUvsPSU #GoBucks #Buckeyes #BuckeyeNation #SilverBullets
— Kavis K. Peak (@Mr_Kavis_Peak) November 1, 2020
Let them have it @ryandaytime https://t.co/1en3hJdG8T
— Katie Gill (@Kt_BuckeyeGal) November 1, 2020
The rage is real.
.@ryandaytime pic.twitter.com/5bRUYFotSY
— Shoot (@ConfirmedShoot) November 1, 2020
Buckeye fans wanted blood in the second half, and Day complied with some gutsy calls.
Wow. 4th and 1 and @justnfields throws a dart. The Buckeyes have had a lot of great QBs in the @JimTressel5 @CoachUrbanMeyer @ryandaytime era, but do any of them have the same remarkable set of skills as Fields?
— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) November 1, 2020
@ryandaytime https://t.co/EMEjO5bFDF
— Not A Llama (@NotALlama5) November 1, 2020
@ryandaytime coaching like Tressel tonight
— Hippy Nigga (@Hippy_Nigga_) November 1, 2020
Yes, both coaches famously called for a big pass play on fourth-and-short in tight situations. Cheers, y'all.
@ Justin Fields
Future Jags QB @justnfields plays rn pic.twitter.com/N5IspZe1IF
— AB (@AdviI02) October 31, 2020
Jacksonville fans are obsessed with Fields. It's alarming.
@AtlantaFalcons need to move up in the draft. @justnfields gonna be a beast . Just saying . Time to reset
— Craig Hill (@CraigHill58) November 1, 2020
So are Atlanta fans.
Watching the future @Colts QB @justnfields
— Michael Bianchi (@Binks_Bianchi) November 1, 2020
And Colts fans.
Watching future Carolina @Panthers superstar @justnfields in action pic.twitter.com/xNQXUZYFZC
— Panthers fan213 (@Christo20259392) November 1, 2020
And Panthers fans.
Lord hi its Zach, I don't ask for alot outside good health for my children but plz plz let this happen #Vikings #Skol @justnfields @Vikings pic.twitter.com/NjI04olIv3
— Zach P (@ZachSkol1184) November 1, 2020
And Vikings fans.
— (@dillybar2145) November 1, 2020
And... Steelers fans? Even though Pittsburgh is undefeated and will likely be picking at the back-end of the first round in this year's NFL draft?
Refocusing on Fields' play, Buckeyes fans were... pleased.
These @OhioStateFB WRs are something special.@chrisolave_ makes it 14-0. pic.twitter.com/nfu8nKMRyB
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 1, 2020
Wow. @justnfields is simply amazing.
— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) November 1, 2020
@justnfields Heisman Thats it. #OSUvsPSU
— Boricua, MD (@vinacat87) November 1, 2020
"what are incompletions?" - @justnfields probably
— Randy West (@Randy__West) November 1, 2020
It's a fair question as he has as many total touchdowns (seven) as incompletions through two games this season.
The fact that @justnfields isnt in Georgia uniform right now makes me sad #UKvsUGA
— Craig Suglia (@Sugy595) November 1, 2020
The amount of Georgia sadness in Fields' mentions on a week-to-week basis is enough to almost feel bad for a program that let this generational talent walk away. You absolutely love to see it.
Keep eating bro @justnfields
— J M$ (@mccorvey_j) November 1, 2020
Just so long as it's plant-based.
1+2=7
— Todd J. Markiewicz (@OSUTodd) November 1, 2020
Math has never made more sense.
Am I crazy for thinking @justnfields is the best qb Ohio State has ever had? Extremely accurate, deep ball, timing, effective runner, leader...he's like our last 5 qbs all in one! #BuckeyeNation #GoBuckeyes
— Cory Cox (@CoryCox22) November 1, 2020
My Ohio State fandom hit overdrive during Troy Smith's 2006 Heisman Trophy campaign, and because of that, he's held a nearly unbreakable hold over my heart for nearly 1.5 decades. Fields is slowly breaking that hold.
@justnfields https://t.co/FThT5osEP0
— Autumn (@autumnshaw_) November 1, 2020
Someone say something negative about @justnfields. I dare you!
— Joey Lane (@JoeySmoke14) November 1, 2020
His order at Arby's would be the most depressing thing in the world. Outside of that, I have nothing.
Anyway, let's just review Fields' carnage against Penn State.
Took care of business in Happy Valley
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 1, 2020
Watch all 4 of @Justnfields' passing TDs for @OhioStateFB in their win at Penn State! pic.twitter.com/gaHJCT1umi
It's a thing of beauty.
@ Chris Olave
TOUCHDOWN @chrisolave_
— Felicia (@jussassy2u) November 1, 2020
It didn't take long for Olave's mentions' to get crowded.
@chrisolave_ I love your hands
— Megan Regelski (@MRegelski) November 1, 2020
Weirdly personal, but okay.
These @OhioStateFB WRs are something special.@chrisolave_ makes it 14-0. pic.twitter.com/nfu8nKMRyB
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 1, 2020
i'm no @OhioStateFB fan but @chrisolave_ is awesome!
— andre commanchie jr. (@andrecommanchie) November 1, 2020
Even converting non-Buckeyes.
@Eagles I need you to draft @chrisolave_
— Tony (@A_R_Horvath1017) November 1, 2020
Maybe just focus on your team, okay?
Way to go, @chrisolave_ & @GarrettWilson_V!! #BIA #ZONE6 https://t.co/d2ekLDZYq3
— Gaara (@Dar1n9) November 1, 2020
Seems good, IMO.
Wow, @chrisolave_ is the best OSU receiver Ive seen since @Cantguardmike
— Simon (@SimonPMDawson) November 1, 2020
Accurate.
@ Tommy Togiai
The stout Ohio State defensive tackle came into the game with no career sacks, but he left the matchup with three. It was an impressive performance from the Buckeyes' defensive tackle, and it fueled Ohio State's domination up front.
@Hercules__52 @Ty_Hami1ton @T_23_baller @t_lova23 @Big_Tom72 @almighty_ty5 @zacharrison_ @JonathonCooper7 @CageJerron @noah_potter10 @Javontae_JB @HASKELL_808 @Zaid_Hamdan57 Dominate your opponent. Leverage!Tougher, Stronger, Faster,Relentless. Beat PSU !#MambaMentality #BeElite
— Jeff Davis (@jdsocal) October 31, 2020
.@Big_Tom72 & Coop combine to force punt then a nice flex. @justnfields has it back.
— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) November 1, 2020
.@Big_Tom72, the strongest man in the world.#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/DZmeEOAlFs
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 1, 2020
Also got ups too @Big_Tom72 @HASKELL_808 https://t.co/tkolzvNLlJ pic.twitter.com/K5ORJMWWMJ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 1, 2020
Ohio State's defensive front was a concern after the Nebraska game, but Larry Johnson's unit stepped up against Penn State.
Pocatello's Tommy Togiai (@Big_Tom72) is having a great game against Penn State!
— Adrian Luevano (@a_luevano) November 1, 2020
The former Highland Ram has two sacks and five tackles for Ohio State at the end of the third quarter.
You can watch the fourth quarter on @localnews8! pic.twitter.com/fEMYuIUdBI
You played a heck of a game, the D-line dominated
— Brown (@Brown09620089) November 1, 2020
Until next week, go Bucks!
