Why ‘game control’ does not apply to these Buckeyes

© Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a 65-yard touchdown rush in the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. “Game control.” “Eye test.” “Style points.” It’s to the point where we need Chris Farley’s legendary motivational speaker Matt Foley character to explain these terms complete with the air quotes: “I don’t have ‘game control.’” “I don’t pass the ‘eye test.’” “I lack ‘style points.’” Man, we need Farley to deliver those one-liners today. It’s become a complete farce. Yet “game control” will become the most-associated phrase with No. 7 Ohio State after its 42-27 win against Indiana on Saturday. MORE: Top 25 Roundup | Week 13 Picks | OSU commit throws TD to himself | Spoiler alerts The Buckeyes held a 14-13 lead at halftime, largely because of three turnovers. The Hoosiers took a 20-14 with 7:17 left in the third quarter after 90-yard touchdown run by Tevin Coleman. That’s going to turn into an “Ohio State struggled against Indiana” narrative that will impact the third-to-last College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday. In this four-team playoff race, combine a close win with a “game control” debate, and you might as well call it a loss. Baylor might jump the Buckeyes. Is that fair? Let’s properly define all those terms first. …

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