When Ohio State beat up on Michigan State before its idle week, it offered a clear glimpse of one of the strengths of the unbeaten Buckeyes. The blowout win showcased a quick-strike offense. Late in the first quarter, quarterback C.J. Stroud found Emeka Egbuka open down the seam as a result of busted coverage for a 69-yard touchdown. On their following possession, Stroud hit Julian Fleming over the middle for a 51-yard touchdown. Three of the seven times the Buckeyes found the end zone against the Spartans came as a result of plays of 20 yards or more. Throughout the first half of the season, even as their top receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was sidelined with a hamstring injury, they zipped down the field. Ohio State Buckeyes have piled on the yards and points in 2022 Through six games, Ohio State has averaged 8.1 yards per play, the largest mark in…
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