Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Noah Brown (80) celebrates with offensive lineman Jamarco Jones (74) and offensive lineman Billy Price (54).(Photo: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports) NORMAN, Okla. — J.T. Barrett has been telling people for a while now that Noah Brown has “suction cups for hands,” and now everyone can see why. The sophomore receiver’s circus catch — he grabbed both the slightly underthrown pass and a defensive back in a fierce embrace as they tumbled to the ground, ball pinned tightly to the DB’s back — was more than a highlight. It was the pivotal moment, six seconds before halftime, as a showdown between two of college football’s all-time best programs turned into a showcase for Ohio State’s emerging bunch of new stars. A 45-24 victory against Oklahoma served mostly as an introduction: Meet the new Buckeyes, same as the old Buckeyes — unless maybe they’re better. Brown, a third-year sophomore, entered the night with five career catches. By early in the third quarter, he had four more — and four touchdowns. None was more spectacular, or meaningful, than the one he hauled in late in the second quarter. It was the catch of the young season, and…
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