To quote former Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Mora: Playoffs? PLAYOFFS?!
Yes, ever since Ohio State’s monumental win over Michigan State a week ago, the first-ever College Football Playoff has been on everybody’s mind in Columbus, with the Buckeyes climbing to eighth in the most recent selection committee poll.
And while Ohio State’s 31-24 victory over No. 25 Minnesota on Saturday may have been a missed opportunity when it came to tacking on some style points, the Buckeyes continued to prove why they are one of college football’s most dangerous teams.
“I’d like to see anybody in the country come up here and do this,” Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said following his team’s win over the Golden Gophers. “Any team in the country that wants to schedule this one in November against a very good team: Have at it.
“That’s our message.”
No, the Buckeyes’ margin of victory may not have been as impressive as some would have liked, but Ohio State still managed to score 31 points and compile 489 yards against not only Minnesota, but a steady stream of snow. The Buckeyes also had other opportunities to add to their total tally, but they were hampered by a pair of costly fumbles lost by redshirt freshman Jalin Marshall.
“He’s too good of a player,” Meyer said. “We’ve got to get that fixed.”
But while Marshall—who led Ohio State in receiving with five catches for 95 yards and a touchdown—may have ultimately done more harm than good for the Buckeyes, his play was…
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