I just need someone to explain to me how the narrative gives Wisconsin enough respect that if OSU lost a close game, they could still get in as the #4 seed over the Big 12 Champion Sooners, but the fact they were dominant, 27-0 in the second half, against a third straight top 10 opponent isn't enough to stay #1??? 

LSU beat an admittedly depleted Georgia team who've had a stingy defense (4th) and the 40th ranked scoring offense this season. Everyone was saying that the Dawgs would struggle scoring to keep up with LSU...but now they're trying to sell us that LSU "fixed" their defense because they blitzed the 40th, 62nd, and 110th scoring offenses (accompanied by the 4th, 32nd, and 111th scoring defenses respectively) in Arkansas, Texas A&M, and Georgia, that they suddenly have a better resume?

Meanwhile OSU's last three? 22nd (24th), 38th (21st), 17th (9th).

Tell these people to stop insulting our intelligence with this SEC bullshit.

 

Tyreke Smith got straight up tackled on that scramble from Coan. Huge missed call.

Nah, this has nothing to do with Gene or the quality of the program.... it's a top 5-10 program with wrestlers winning multiple championships individually at their respective weight classes...you can't really "close the gap" on a dude who was probably literally the greatest wrestler to ever compete in the modern era. 

He didn't bring it up, but I know he was in town to support the Boren Bros and was sitting up in the box. Wyatt was talking about how Jonah coming in was big for the OL because he sets the tone in nastiness, while also talking trash a lot and having fun.

Heh, as a part time Uber driver, I've had Mike Adams (dropped him off at J.B. Shugarts, LMAO) and Wyatt Davis just before the Wisconsin game. Both cool dudes. 

Yep, and scenario 2 gives us #1 OSU vs. #4 LSU and #2/3 Georgia vs. #3/2 Clemson potentially as well... a one loss LSU is getting in over a CC with the resume factor against OU/Baylor or Utah. 

Wow...this team has proven it can win big, it  can win ugly, they'll exploit your weakness or challenge your strength...and they've truly got the chance to be special...folks this is it...we could be witnessing truly, the greatest team in college football history...but first... BEAT TTUN.

Noah Spence?

Listen, I loved our former quasi-disgraced coaches. We're upset, but look man... Woody, Tress, Urban...great, compassionate men, who took risks that put relationships and ego before "the rules" and good judgement.

Now I hate towing the line as much as anyone, but we all know Zach was a mediocre coach for the talent he was recruiting. Drake didn't have to stick it to Urban like that, but I think the media pressure dictated that he had to do more because of Strauss, Wrestling, etc. 

But the numbers don't lie has far as all-time achievement for the university, and if we're being honest, looking at what we have right now with Ryan Day, and this team potentially being all-time great? He's got mostly young 40ish coaches who can take the reigns from two legends on defense and three legends on offense to siphon from as well... and while it's an unpopular opinion, it might not have been possible without that extra push from Drake...

And here you are typing it out twice... =/ 

See, I skipped past the links to the comments and wouldn't have even known this was included unless you quoted it.

Damn you Brutus. Damn you. 

Winless TTUN doesn't have any juice though...I mean if it happens one season while Harbaugh is there and all the losses are heartbreakers up until we blow them out, then yea because their faithful will still have hope...the more hope they have, the more savory the win is...

He's got 13.5 sacks right now! No way he is held to 1.5 sacks in 3 whole games... and we gotta remember, Chase Young hasn't been playing deep into the second half either; imagine his 4 QTR sack numbers?!

Great post to calm the fire. I imagine if this was the beginning of the year, he may have just missed the opener and played in week 2 for secondary violations.Luckily this will only help build depth along the line against two lesser teams at most and still give Chase the chance to beat the single season sack record.

Fields is ridiculously efficient in this offense. Not a whole lot of yards, but high TDs, RZ%, 3DN%... It's like Ryan Day has perfectly married Urban, Wilson, and Chip's offensive philosophies into his own masterpiece.

Sooooo.... you were saying??? ;-}

Silver Bullets show up early afternoon letting them know it's a bad day to be a Badger.... Taylor gets bottled up, but the Wisky D shows up early, but just can't seem to get off the field. Fields and Dobbins exploit them with Read Option, RPO, and Play Action after establishing a few setup up looks and striking with new wrinkles in the intermediate passing game. 

Closest Wisky gets is 14-13 before the Buckeyes roll on all sides of the ball.  Defense and Special Teams create turnovers and/or score as well. 

45-13  OSU 

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I think it's going to be just like the 2014 B1G Championship Game. Taylor will be the first of several Heisman candidates laid at the alter. 

Taylor >110+ total yds >1 TD

I think this is the game Dobbins is extra motivated to prove he's the best back in the country and has his "Zeke Moment" and goes off for 200+ total yds and 2+TDs.

Harrison leads the team in total tackles; Browning and Werner show out in pass coverage against Wisconsin's TEs.

Buckeyes win by 4+ TDs.

Seeing Taylor, Cari Champion, and Maria Taylor at the same time was joyous.

I agree with this take, but I also feel like we can't forget the other guys who were really pushing for time or really solid. Remember the Mike and Will in this defense is interchangeable and all of the LBs know all the spots.

Don't be surprised to see a lot of Brendan White, but also Dallas Gant who was also pushing for time and has acceled whenever given the chance. Borland will be important possibly the 1st and/or 3rd and in early downs against NW, but presuming we build a lead, we'll see more combinations of Malik-Werner-Gant-White, and probably Hilliard and Wint as well throughout the game situations and late. 

Dublin, Ohio*** native

42-0. The Silver Bullets make a statement and pitch their first of several shutouts this year.

It's no surprise to me that my man AndyVance was the only one with the stones to choose Ohio State. Georgia is definitely a Ramzy type of answer, but I think you battles with your heart (Tell me I'm wrong... ;-]) and the rest of you Alabama/Clemson picks, shame on you for your lack of abashed homerism. I'm not letting you off the hook just because you picked us to win the B1G... -_-

Dude was like 175lbs when he got to OSU, now he's up to 196lbs, I think his nutrition plan is going well.

It's interesting to note that he said Damon is quicker laterally than he is. I thought that too, and with Dame's build he'd be better in the slot against the quicker, smaller guys. Wade is a protypical outside CB, with a safety's disposition. The versatility coach Hadley is talking about being able to takeaway offensive mismatches. So if their outside guy lines up in trips, Wade can shadow him inside, Arnette can flip out and a Bullet slide out. There's a lot this Defense is going to be able to do playing match-up ball.