Urban Meyer and No. 13 Ohio State continued to roll on Saturday, blasting Rutgers in a 56-17 blowout in Ohio Stadium.
The Buckeyes continued its surge offensively, piling up 585 yards of total offense. The defense, which is starting to click under new co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash, held Gary Nova and a dynamic Rutgers offense to just 348 total yards.
How did Ohio State grade out from the 39-point victory?
Ohio State Buckeyes Grade Analysis
Pass Offense: J.T. Barrett got Ohio State’s passing attack off to a fast start, connecting on his first nine passes to five different receivers. He continued to spread around as nine different pass-catchers hauled in receptions on Saturday. Barrett finished the day completing 19 of 31 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns (against no interceptions).
Run Offense: Ohio State’s offensive line continued to open holes for the running backs, but most of the damage was done by Barrett. The Buckeyes quarterback piled up 107 yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground—leading an attack that gained 324 total yards on the day. The Buckeyes averaged 8.1 yards per rush, continuing its surge of solid rushing performances.
Pass Defense: Buckeyes fans were nervous about Ohio State’s pass defense after Cincinnati torched the secondary with three long touchdown passes. But since then, the Buckeyes have done a good job locking down opposing quarterbacks. Gary Nova, who was just two weeks removed from…
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