Using an array of offensive firepower, Urban Meyer and No. 1 Ohio State hit the road and got revenge against Virginia Tech in a 42-24 rout of the Hokies on Monday night.
The Buckeyes raced out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter, but Virginia Tech responded with 17 unanswered points to take a three-point lead into the locker room at halftime. That’s when Braxton Miller and (starting quarterback) Cardale Jones took over, leading the Buckeyes to four second-half touchdown drives to secure the 18-point win.
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Pass Offense
Jones got off to a fast start against the Hokies, completing six of nine passes for 95 yards and a touchdown against the stingy Hokies defense. But defensive coordinator Bud Foster and the secondary settled in, and Jones completed just three passes the rest of the game. One of those completions was a perfectly placed ball to Miller, who got behind the defense for a 54-yard touchdown.
J.T. Barrett came in for mop-up duty in the fourth quarter and showcased his passing ability. He threw a strike to Michael Thomas, who broke All-American cornerback Kendall Fuller’s ankles for a 26-yard score.
Run Offense
Much like the passing game, the rushing attack got off to a quick start when Ezekiel Elliott broke free on his first carry for an 80-yard touchdown. That was the highlight of his game, however, because the defense Virginia Tech played forced Meyer to put the ball in the hands of Jones and…
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