Urban Meyer Optimistic But Realistic About Progress in Ohio State Passing Game


Since looking out of sorts in a 31-16 loss to Oklahoma on Sept. 9, Ohio State’s offense has shown significant improvement over its last three games.  Much of, or at least part of, that improvement has to be attributed to the opponents the Buckeyes have played during those three games. Army, UNLV and Rutgers have a combined record of 6-8 this season with zero wins against Power 5 opponents and a 2-1 record against FCS teams.  Against lesser opponents, Ohio State has taken the opportunity to work on its passing game that looked anemic against the Sooners. Starting quarterback J.T. Barrett is averaging 251.3 pass yards per game since the loss and has yet to turn the ball over in that span.  Be that as it may, head coach Urban Meyer said Monday that he knows Ohio State still has to prove it can keep up the aerial assault against better competition.  “The…

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