Some stats heading into the final period: After Pittman makes another nice grab (he’s got three catches for 69 yards), two Jones carries gain six yards, and USC will begin the fourth quarter facing third-and-4 from its 47. It’s still 24-7, and USC just killed four more minutes not scoring.įour USC scoring opportunities tonight have generated just seven points. and then a gut-punch: Chase McGrath hits the upright on a 27-yard field goal attempt. Jones is stuffed on first down, and Darnold lobs too far for Burnett, setting up a third-and-10. Vaughns has four catches for 83 yards he’s been excellent. The first play of the fourth quarter is a big one: Vaughns somehow manages to reel in a deep ball along the right sideline and keep a foot in bounds. I see Ohio State fans are grumbling online because of the play-calling and offensive execution, but USC hasn’t forced the Buckeye offense to leave second gear, so they’re going to keep cruising right along.Ĭhrisman’s punt is again excellent - it travels 43 yards and is returned just one. Two carries gain four yards, then Barrett is sacked by Uchenna Nwosu on third down. Ohio State’s second three-and-out of the night still manages to eat three more minutes off of the clock. USC has actually created two more scoring opportunities (first downs inside the opponent’s 40) than Ohio State - five to three. The Trojans simply aren’t going to have enough possessions to come back at this point, even if they actually start finishing drives with points. No need for further details.Īnother look at the Holmes forced fumble and Big Bob Landers scoop /fTByundLql- Land-Grant Holy Land December 30, 2017 Ohio State gets flagged for a late hit, and a couple of USC players are flagged in the impending tussle.Įventually, USC turns the ball over on downs in the red zone after the Buckeyes’ eighth sack. With about two minutes left, Darnold scrambles for a few yards near the sideline and is pushed out of bounds late.
The play clock goes under 20 with on every single snap, and when the clock approaches two minutes remaining, USC hasn’t yet crossed the OSU 20. Despite yet a sixth sack, USC is able to move the chains a bit more, but the Trojans just don’t do “hurry up” no matter what offensive coordinator Tee Martin says. Victory formation for Ohio State, and sweet relief for those of us trying to remain interested in this game for the last two hours.Ġ:31. But things were very, very much not interesting.
With a field goal here and a touchdown there, things could have been very interesting. Ohio State’s offense didn’t have to do a damn thing in the second half because the Trojans’ offense couldn’t finish drives.
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