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The Wolverines were also the more disciplined team on the day. There was an interception from McNamara in the first quarter that killed an early chance to go up two scores, but other than that, the only blemishes were two penalties for 20 yards.

Compare that to Ohio State, which never turned the ball over but lost 66 yards on 10 penalties. There were five false starts on the Buckeyes that hurt the offense, and on one defensive possession, they rewarded the Wolverines with first downs thanks to an offsides call and pass interference. To beat a team as talented and dangerous as Ohio State, you must play a nearly perfect game. On Saturday, Michigan did just that, and it's going to Indianapolis because of it.

Michigan stayed on schedule, Ohio State didn't: Doing the simple things helps you win football games, and Michigan was much better at them than Ohio State. The Wolverines converted 5 of 8 third-down attempts in the game to keep drives alive, and the biggest reason was their performance on first and second downs. The average distance Michigan needed to get on third down in this game was 3 yards.

Ohio State needed an average of 7. The Wolverines were far more effective on first down, picking up yards on 33 first down plays for an average of 8. Ohio State managed only 5. Stroud four times and get eight tackles for loss.

Ohio State's defense didn't have a single tackle for loss in the game. Michigan's offensive line better not have to buy a meal on campus for the rest of the year.

This could cost Stroud the Heisman Trophy: He became the favorite for the award last week after tearing Michigan State apart, but the lack of a Big Ten Championship Game appearance could hurt his candidacy, as does losing this game, even though the loss was not Stroud's fault.

Stroud completed 34 of 49 passes for yards and two touchdowns without a turnover, but it wasn't enough. There are too many contenders, and the race is too close. Bryson Shaw B. Lathan Ransom L. Tommy Eichenberg T. Denzel Burke D.

Tyreke Smith T. Marcus Williamson M. Tuimoloau J. Taron Vincent T. Javontae Jean-Baptiste J. Zach Harrison Z. Cameron Martinez C. Noah Ruggles N. Haskell Garrett H. Jerron Cage J. Cameron Brown C. Antwuan Jackson A. Craig Young C. Ty Hamilton T. Tyleik Williams T. Jordan Hancock J. Brad Hawkins B. Rod Moore R. Emeke Egbuka with another nice return. Remember: They only have one timeout. You know how it goes GoBucks pic.

Cam Rising or no Cam Rising, it doesn't matter! Bryson Barnes hits Dustin Kincaid for a yard touchdown to cap off a yard touchdown drive and tie this game right back up. The Utes benefitted from a couple of pass interference calls, but it doesn't matter how you get them, they're all worth six points on the scoreboard. What an incredible game.

We're tied with left to go. Jaxon Smith-Njigba pic. Oh my goodness. GoBucks pic. They did it again. It was a beautiful throw. It was a spectacular over the shoulder grab along the sideline. It was as if Leonardo Da Vinci painted that play. Ohio State is up with to play. Stroud is at yards and six touchdowns. Smith-Njigba is at 13 catches for yards and three touchdowns. I'm in awe. Who else? Stroud has become the first Ohio State quarterback to throw for more than yards in a game, surpassing Dwayne Haskins' record of set in the Big Ten championship game in For more information about our data practices consult our Privacy Policy.

Ohio State vs. Utah score, Rose Bowl takeaways: Buckeyes finish epic comeback in thrilling point game The return of the Rose Bowl to Pasadena did not disappoint in this high-scoring affair. By Tom Fornelli. It looks like a unit used to showing up to a game and being more talented than its opponent, so it doesn't feel the need to get creative. Just snap the ball, and we'll beat our guy and make plays.

Well, on Saturday, the Buckeyes defense went against an offense with plenty of speed and talent of its own, and it looked overmatched. The Buckeyes possess some of the most talented pass-rushers and defensive linemen in the nation, yet they managed only one tackle for loss on Saturday. The Ducks rushed for 7.

Ohio State stayed in its base defense and mainly played man coverage; Oregon was more than happy to keep running the same set of plays repeatedly until the Buckeyes proved they could stop it. By the time Ohio State adjusted and got those stops, it was too late.

Kerry Coombs took over defensive coordinator duties from Jeff Hafley last season, and the Buckeyes struggled to get sacks on opponents. That trend has continued through two games this season. Perhaps it's time Coombs and the Ohio State defense figure out ways to bring pressure instead of just thinking they can do the job just by lining up.

The Buckeyes have plenty of areas to be concerned about, but Stroud isn't one of them. He got off to a slow start and missed some throws but finished the day with yards passing and three touchdowns. Unfortunately, he also threw an interception late that helped finish the game. Still, it wasn't Stroud's fault his offensive line couldn't get enough push up front against a short-handed Oregon defense.

The Buckeyes averaged only 4. Stroud is going to be just fine. I know, I said I hate talking about the playoff this early, but I can already hear the hot-take artists telling you that the Buckeyes are done.

They are not. Oregon is one of the best teams in the country and could end up in the playoff itself. Ohio State is probably still the best team in the Big Ten, and while it may not be as dominant as expected before the season, this is still a team that could run the table and win its conference, which will give it plenty of clout among the CFP Selection Committee. If Ohio State is at the end of the season with its sole loss being against Oregon, you better believe it'll have a real shot at the playoff.

Oregon lines up to go for it but it's just trying to draw Ohio State offside. They use a timeout and will now punt. Oregon facing a 4th and 1 with 30 seconds left.