Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) carries the ball as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Demetrious Cox (7) and Spartans linebacker Riley Bullough (30) make the tackle in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium.(Photo: Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Following No. 2 Ohio State’s stunning 17-14 loss to No. 9 Michigan State on Saturday, star running back Ezekiel Elliott ripped the Buckeyes’ coaching staff for his curiously light workload. Elliott, a Heisman Trophy contender who has more than 3,500 rushing yards in his career, carried the ball an astounding low 12 times for 33 yards against the Spartans including just two second-half carries. “I deserve more than (12) carries,” Elliott said. “I can’t speak for the playcaller. I don’t know what was going on.” Ohio State’s offensive gameplan was baffling across the board on Saturday, particularly given the rainy and windy conditions. The Buckeyes finished with 132 total yards of offense and seemed committed to using quarterback J.T. Barrett primarily as a power runner. USA TODAY Michigan State snaps Ohio State’s 23-game win streak Elliott, who confirmed he spent the early part of this week in the hospital due to a cut on his leg that became infected and caused him to suffer from a fever, said he was healthy and that he lobbied head coach Urban Meyer on the sidelines for more carries to no avail. …
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