June 13, 2026

Ohio State's Drue Chrisman shanks punt for just four yards

Ohio State Buckeyes punter Drue Chrisman during the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium.(Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) Death, taxes and college football kicking blunders.  Looking to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive, the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes need a big win against Michigan State in East Lansing.  They won’t get it with mistakes like this.  On their opening drive, the Buckeyes were forced to punt after a dismal three-and-out. Sophomore Drue Chrisman, a 2017 Ray Guy Award semifinalist and third team All-Big Ten honoree, hit the shank of his career. Chrisman’s punt, for lack of a better word, traveled just four yards, ending up among the fans in the stands a good ten rows deep. Michigan State re-gained possession almost in field goal range at the Ohio State 35-yard line.  Michigan State forces Ohio State to go 3-and-out and…

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