![]() ![]() We’re gonna win the national title and we’re gonna carry on on our journey. You see other teams, they start to get worse, and we just keep getting better. And I think we’re gonna keep getting better every single day. And I feel our team is really good…We’re a very young team. On the field, the Buckeyes are just a shade better.I think maybe us getting four champs last year kind of put some energy into these guys and their hearts a little bit…they kind of believe a little more. Penn State’s overwhelming confidence will help mitigate Ohio State’s home-field and bye-week advantages. Barrett has completed 72 percent of his passes with 18 TDs and no interceptions. In Ohio State’s five-game winning streak, quarterback J.T. Ohio State is tied with Central Florida as the national scoring leader (47.33 ppg).Ĥ. Penn State leads the nation in scoring defense, allowing 9.6 points per game. Penn State is 2-10 at Ohio Stadium since joining the Big Ten and has scored more than 14 points once - a 20-14 win in 2011.ģ. The higher-ranked team has won each time.Ģ. Penn State and Ohio State have met seven times as top-10 teams. Plus, they have just six touchbacks on 57 attempts, meaning Saquon Barkley will get chances.ġ. About those special teams… The Buckeyes have been suspect on kickoffs, allowing a return TD against Maryland. His fellow linebackers and safeties must be better.ģ. Ohio State’s fierce defensive line shields some soft spots behind it. Dobbins and receiver Parris Campbell - are game-changers across the field. The Buckeyes’ skill players - notably Barrett, running back J.K. The safeties are susceptible, though, making DaeSean Hamilton and Juwan Johnson downfield targets.ġ. The Buckeyes will come at Trace McSorley with their DEs, notably Nick Bosa and Tyquan Lewis. It also limits substitutions, upon which Penn State’s defense relies and thrives.ģ. The Buckeyes run plays quickly, with receivers whizzing on slants and crosses, and the combination can be baffling and exhausting. They’re called “cage drills,” designed to keep Barrett confined near the line of scrimmage.Ģ. Penn State devoted much practice time to recognizing, and limiting, J.T. … He’s not the biggest guy, but he competes so damn hard. “What separates is, his competitive spirit is off the chart. “It’s a lot like our quarterback,” Meyer said. Meyer watched McSorley on television, which he had not done before, and drew quite a parallel. Meyer, meanwhile, gushed over McSorley’s three-touchdown performance against Michigan that included a 13-yard scoring run in the third quarter. Barrett also leads the nation with a 21/1 ratio for touchdowns to interceptions. ![]() Barrett, actually a fifth-year senior, needs one touchdown pass to break Drew Brees’ Big Ten record of 90. Penn State coach James Franklin spoke glowingly of Barrett, calling him a 16th-year senior who commands respect. The quarterbacks are 1-2 in the Big Ten in total offense (Barrett leads) and passing yards (McSorley leads) and have thrown for a combined 35 touchdowns. Barrett will be a primary plot of Saturday’s game between No. Barrett so special, what made Alex Smith so special and Tebow, etc., was, they’re all different sizes, shapes and forms,” Meyer said, “yet the common trait of winners is competitive spirit.” What trait does Penn State’s Trace McSorley share with them? Meyer explains. ![]()
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