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Ohio State Offense Shows Up, Leads Win Over WMU

By Joe Russo

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Sep 26, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) breaks away from the tackle of Western Michigan Broncos linebacker Robert Spillane (10) during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 38-12. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday Superlatives And Key Statistics

Game MVP: The offensive line aka “the slobs” Give a nod to coach Meyer for moving Ed Wariner back down to the sidelines, as Ed Wariner’s group really exerted themselves against WMU.

Ohio State averaged better than 6.5 yards per carry and the line provided plenty of time for Cardale Jones to attack more down the field.

After two weeks of subpar play, this was a great bounce back effort for this group to put a solid 38 points on the board.

Play of the Game: Adolphus Washington Pick Six

For the second week in a row, an interception for a touchdown is the best highlight of the day. Washington read a screen play and showed some athleticism in hauling in the pass for a score of his own.

Under the Radar Player of the Game: Daniel Braverman, WMU Wide Receiver

The standout receiver for the Broncos ended the day with 10 catches, 123 yards, and a score. The touchdown came on a beautiful out and up route that saw Lattimore get left far, far behind.

The Win by the Numbers:

– After consecutive games of around 4 yards per play, Ohio State’s offense showed signs of life against the Broncos. The Buckeyes ended the day averaging 7.3 yards per play (511 yards, 70 total plays)

– Ohio State still has work to do against the run. They gave up 169 yards on the ground with lead back Jamauri Bogan leading the way with 93 yards on 23 carries.

– Ohio State got beat for the second week in a row on time of possession by a wide margin, 37:14 to 22:46. With this being the first game with tempo as a focus, this could be the byproduct of scoring fast. But for today, the Broncos were able to run and string together drives– albeit while shooting themselves in the foot.

– In addition to a big per play average, Ohio State had 13 plays of 15 yards or more. This trend must continue in the Big Ten slate.

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