Alabama leads Ohio State 35-17 at the half. Here are some thoughts on the game thus far and some adjustments the Buckeyes need to make in the second half. OFFENSE *** Quarterback Justin Fields has made a couple of impressive downfield throws, including a well-placed seam route to Jeremy Ruckert that went for 36 yards and set up the first Buckeye score. The issue, however, has been his inconsistency, especially on short to intermediate throws. Fields has sailed a number of open short throws that would have picked up positive yards, which has factored into putting the offense behind the sticks. *** Fields is just 4-11 on first and second down throws in the first half. He did add a 29-yard gain on a scramble on one of those downs, but the seven incompletions on first or second down has put the Buckeyes in too many third-and-long situations. He is…
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