Countdown To Kickoff: Ohio State Rolls Past Oklahoma, 45-24

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

We have determined to do one thing somewhat completely different, although, and will probably be counting the times till Ohio State’s season opener towards 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 sport was highlighted when there was 48 days remaining within the offseason.

We perceive that this strategy will not permit us to do a every day countdown, particularly with increased level totals, however we’re hopeful that trying again at a number of 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 45, Oklahoma 24 – Sept. 17, 2016

Large receiver Noah Brown tied a college single-game file with 4 landing receptions as third-ranked Ohio State rolled previous No. 14 Oklahoma, 45-24, in a sport that began 90 minutes late due to a thunderstorm.

Brown, who entered the sport with simply 5 receptions and one rating in his profession, had three second-quarter touchdowns, together with one with six seconds remaining earlier than halftime the place he pinned the ball on the again of cornerback Michiah Fast.

“Anytime J.T. (Barrett) places the ball within the air, he’s placing his belief in me, and I attempt to come down with the ball for him,” Brown stated afterward. “I’ve my quarterback’s again. It felt good to have the ability to make that play and put some factors on the board.”

Barrett threw for 152 yards and the 4 touchdowns, whereas operating again Mike Weber rushed for a game-high 123 yards. Brown, in the meantime, completed the sport with 5 catches for 72 yards, together with scores of 4, 37, 21 and eight yards.

The Buckeyes additionally intercepted Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield twice, together with a 68-yard pick-six by linebacker Jerome Baker within the first quarter that put the Buckeyes forward 14-0.

“This was a coming-of-age sport,” head coach City Meyer stated. “I took a deep breath and as I simply watched our guys get on the buses, I assumed, ‘My gosh, this can be a younger group.’ This was – for lots of them – their first highway expertise. I’m very pleased with them.

“They’re not inexperienced. We went on the highway and performed at Oklahoma. It needs to be one of many top-five hardest locations to play.”

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