There are numerous methods to countdown to the upcoming faculty soccer season, although none could also be extra well-liked than naming the perfect participant in class historical past by jersey quantity.

We have determined to do one thing a little bit totally different, although, and shall be counting the times till Ohio State’s season opener in opposition to Notre Dame on Sept. 3 by the variety of factors the Buckeyes scored in a few of their biggest victories.

For instance, Ohio State scored 48 factors in its win over Utah within the Rose Bowl again in January. That recreation was highlighted when there was 48 days remaining within the offseason.

We perceive that this strategy will not enable us to do a each day countdown, particularly with larger level totals, however we’re hopeful that wanting again at among the extra notable video games in class historical past will construct anticipation for the upcoming season.

With that stated, let’s proceed the countdown…

Ohio State 27, Iowa 24 (OT) – Nov. 14, 2009

Stroll-on kicker Devin Barclay hit a 39-yard subject purpose in time beyond regulation to offer Eleventh-ranked Ohio State a 27-24 victory over No. 10 Iowa and ship the Buckeyes to the Rose Bowl for the primary time for the reason that 1996 season.

“None of our children have gone to the Rose Bowl,” head coach Jim Tressel stated afterward. “I haven’t been there in 25 (since) I used to be an assistant coach within the 1985 Rose Bowl. There’s nothing prefer it. It’s an incredible feeling.”

The sport was tied at 10-all in the beginning of the fourth quarter, however Ohio State pulled forward on an 11-yard run by working again Daniel “Growth” Herron, who took a direct snap and stiff-armed a defensive again on his option to the tip zone.

After the Buckeyes intercepted Hawkeyes quarterback James Vandenberg, who was making his first profession begin instead of an injured Ricky Stanzi, working again Brandon Saine raced 49 yards for rating to place Ohio State forward 24-10 with 11:11 left.

The 14-point benefit was short-lived, although, as the following kickoff was retuned 99 yards for a landing by Derrell Johnson-Koulianos. The Hawkeyes then tied it with 2:42 remaining when Vandenberg discovered huge receiver Marvin McNutt from 10 yards out.

The Buckeyes’ protection stepped up on the primary possession in time beyond regulation with a 6-yard deal with for loss and 10-yard sack on second and third down. With Iowa out of subject purpose vary on 4th-and-26, Vandenberg was picked off in the long run zone by security Anderson Russell for his third interception of the sport.

After three consecutive runs up the center, Ohio State despatched Barclay – a 26-year-old former skilled soccer participant – out to kick the game-winner and set off the celebration in Columbus.

“It is unbelievable. I am speechless,” stated Barclay, who missed a 47-yarder that may have clinched no less than a share of the Huge Ten title in regulation. “The fourth quarter undoubtedly made it attention-grabbing. I am simply glad we got here out on prime – and now we will the Rose Bowl.”

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