© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The three Buckeyes were honored for their individual performances in the victory over the Terrapins. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, linebacker Steele Chambers and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka were named the offensive, defensive and special teams players of the game following Ohio State’s 66-17 win over Maryland on Saturday afternoon. Smith-Njigba, a sophomore from Rockwall, Texas, caught five passes for 103 yards. He combined with senior Chris Olave and junior Garrett Wilson to 307 receiving yards and four touchdowns, leading Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley to say the Buckeyes wide receivers were so open that they looked “like they fell out of airplanes.” Chambers, meanwhile, had his best game after switching from running back to linebacker this offseason, recording a team-high tying seven tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and one quarterback hurry. “I was really impressed Saturday because here’s what Steele does: He…
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