COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Michigan State kicker Michael Geiger’s 41-year field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired Saturday, it gave Ohio State its first defeat of the 2015 season.
By the time postgame interviews had concluded, a lot more than a single game seemed to be lost for the Buckeyes.
Embarking on a rant not commonly seen in the college ranks, star running back Ezekiel Elliott tore into the Ohio State coaching staff, questioning the play-calling in the Buckeyes’ 17-14 loss to the Spartans. On the cusp of Heisman Trophy contention heading into the final two weeks of the regular season, Elliott totaled just 12 carries for 33 yards and a touchdown, snapping what had been a 15-game streak of 100-yard games.
“I’m disappointed in the play-calling,” an emotional Elliott said. “I feel like we just weren’t put in the right opportunity to win this game. We weren’t put in the right situations to win this game.”
Asked to clarify who he was speaking about, Elliott responded, “I’m talking about the play-calling. So whoever calls the plays,” a duty that is shared between head coach Urban Meyer, offensive coordinator Ed Warinner and co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tim Beck.
A true junior, Elliott ended his interview session by declaring for the 2016 NFL draft, stating that “there’s no way I’m coming back next year.” The projected first-round pick’s cutting comments came just moments after backup quarterback and redshirt junior Cardale…
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