In 2020, you take what you can get. Looking at the long, long list of players not available for the Michigan State game yesterday, you could be forgiven for being more than a little worried about how things might shake out, especially given how Ohio State looked in their last game.
But here's the thing: Justin Fields was fine. His wide receivers were there. And that's... all Ohio State needed. In any other year, this would be the kind of ho-hum victory that is immediately forgotten in anticipation of greater things. But in this year, when games are hard to come by (nevermind victories), any football is good football, and a 40 point win over a conference opponent is very good football indeed.
THE TEAM
Proud of my brothers today its only up from here. BUCKEYES. pic.twitter.com/EwFreom6H4
— Dawand Jones (@dawandj79) December 5, 2020
7 days #TUN
— Zachary Uchiha (@zacharrison_) December 5, 2020
Adversity is Gods greatest motivator, when one is down theres only one way to go....yall know what week it is now
— Haskell Garrett (@HASKELL_808) December 5, 2020
Great win today, now its officially TUN WEEK!!! #GoBucks
— Tyreke Smith (@T_23_baller) December 5, 2020
#BeatTUN ... 7 more days
— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) December 5, 2020
Brotherhood. pic.twitter.com/af2bK4sZCj
— Drue Chrisman (@DChrisman91) December 6, 2020
6 days 19 hours and 15 min..... #RivalaryWeek #THEGame #TUNWeek
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) December 5, 2020
I cant describe how grateful I am to be back out there with my brothers. I love the relentless effort and passion this team plays with. Kicking was awesome, but the front row seat to Drues performance was even better! #GoBucks
— Blake Haubeil (@blakehaubeil95) December 5, 2020
We not going anywhere
— Jaxon Smith-Njigba (@jaxon_smith1) December 5, 2020
TRE SQUIRMIN
Tre Squirmin
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 5, 2020
THE ALUMNI
All I know is if Ohio State isnt able to play in the big ten championship - nobody should be in the big ten championship
— Sean Nuernberger (@Sean4Heisman1) December 5, 2020
Match the hand!! -LJ
— Tracy Sprinkle | CEO (@TSprinkle93) December 5, 2020
Better than I was in college fasho, future bright! https://t.co/yaWQx6lWFY
— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) December 5, 2020
Happy Birthday to the greatest man I know My Coach @JimTressel5 Much Love coach. pic.twitter.com/ztWfl7H76Z
— Larry Grant (@LarryGrant95) December 6, 2020
Chill on my guy, switching positions in a week isnt easy plus making all the correct calls. https://t.co/4aIJgt03Ee
— Billy Price (@b_price53) December 5, 2020
THE REST
Justin Fields catching snaps that first drive pic.twitter.com/7qhcT17Pyk
— Jason Morrow (@JasonMorrow270) December 5, 2020
sup pic.twitter.com/ZGGtLLy8Kr
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 5, 2020
Justin Fields dropped this in perfectly pic.twitter.com/kqVwaNUJTI
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 5, 2020
History being made.#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/T76rZy8F6L
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 5, 2020
It's Michigan Week? Probably? We'll find out in a few scant days, but let's act like it's a certainty and end the regular season, such as it was, in style.
