The Ohio State defense played effectively against Clemson by making critical adjustments within their defensive philosophy to slow the Tigers in the Buckeyes’ 49-28 Sugar Bowl win. Except on third downs and late in the fourth quarter, the Ohio State defensive staff did not play nickel against Clemson’s spread sets. Instead, the Buckeyes remained true …
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Fulton Analysis: How the Ohio State offense kept Clemson guessing
Ryan Day and his staff came out with a plan to target both the play calling system and the structure of Brent Venables’ Clemson defense in Ohio State’s 49-28 Sugar Bowl playoff semifinal win. As was much discussed leading into the game, the Clemson staff has a reputation for stealing play call signals. At a …
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What I Know, What I Think, What I Wonder — Post Sugar Bowl Edition
Finally having returned home from New Orleans, I had time to put some thoughts together about the Buckeyes and their win over Clemson. Topics discussed include Justin Fields, the Buckeye freshmen, how we’re all underrating Chris Olave, the Clemson coaching staff, the Ohio State defense, and much, much more. Available only on the Ask The …
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The Grumpy Old Buckeye: Ohio State vs. Clemson
A lot of us probably weren’t sure what to expect when the Buckeyes traveled south to New Orleans to take on the Clemson Tigers in a College Football Playoff semifinal rematch. Ohio State didn’t look great against Northwestern, even though some players were missing. Justin Fields had a sore thumb on his throwing hand. The …
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In a Year of Darkness, Getting Another Shot at Clemson Provided Buckeyes a Constant Source of Light
This was a win the Buckeyes needed. As much to keep their championship hopes alive as to re-establish their place in the college football hierarchy. Since Ohio State won their last national title in 2014 and failed to repeat in 2015 and then failed to score in 2016, an established top two of Alabama and …
Postgame Reaction from Ryan Day, Justin Fields, and the Rest of the Buckeyes Following 49-28 Win Over Clemson
Following Ohio State’s easy 49-28 win over Clemson, Buckeye head coach Ryan Day spoke with reporters for a few minutes. Following Day, quarterback Justin Fields answered questions as did several other Buckeyes. Here are the highlights of what everyone had to say. Ryan Day — Last year’s game weighed heavy on this team and it …
No. 11 Buckeyes Exorcise Clemson Demons in Dominating Drubbing of Dabo and the Tigers
Ohio State is headed to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game to face the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide thanks to the Buckeyes’ semifinal win over budding rival Clemson Friday night. The Buckeyes had this game circled on their calendar for the past year and each day since the last time these two teams met …
10 Observations: Ohio State dominates Clemson in Sugar Bowl
Ohio State got the redemption it has been seeking for a year, dismantling Clemson, 49-28, in the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. 1. I continue to be terrible at picking Ohio State CFP semifinal games. I believe I’m now 0-4. So you’re welcome, Ohio State fans, for my pick of Clemson this week. 2. There …
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Game Thread: Buckeyes look for revenge against Clemson
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Buckeyes Without Starting Left Guard Harry Miller, Starting Running Back Master Teague, More
Ohio State has released its availability report and once again it is chock full of starters and valuable reserves. Starting left guard Harry Miller and starting running back Master Teague are both out this week. They are joined by defensive ends Zach Harrison and Tyler Friday as key absences for the Buckeyes in Friday night’s …
Sugar Bowl Preview: Which team breaks the curse?
The 2020 college football season has been a whirlwind thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. From COVID testing protocols and empty stadiums to revolving rosters and cancelled games, this is not like anything we have ever seen before. One thing that does look familiar is Ohio State and Clemson battling it out in the College Football …
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Starting Left Guard Harry Miller Out for Sugar Bowl
Ohio State will be without starting left guard Harry Miller for Friday’s Sugar Bowl due to a positive coronavirus test. Miller’s mother confirmed the positive test via a post on Facebook. Miller has started every game for the Buckeyes this year, though that did include a start at center against Michigan State when Ohio State …
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Clemson Knows Ohio State Offense Starts With Quarterback Justin Fields
Justin Fields was a Heisman finalist in his first year with the Buckeyes last year, posting the kind of numbers that are almost click-bait for Heisman voters. He did not make a repeat appearance as a finalist this year, but that was through no fault of his own. In six games this year, Fields has …
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WATCH: Ryan Day speaks after landing in New Orleans
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day made his final comments before the Sugar Bowl kicks off on Friday night. Just moments after getting off the plane, Day spoke with ABC/ESPN reporter Maria Taylor from the tarmac to offer up his final thoughts on the Buckeyes’ preparation for their rematch with the Tigers.
WATCH: Buckeyes arrive in New Orleans
It’s going to be a quick business trip for the Ohio State football team in New Orleans. The Buckeyes arrived in NOLA this afternoon, just over 24 hours ahead of its matchup with Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes then made their way to the team hotel before taking part in a walkthrough at …