USATSI Ohio State’s 21-7 win over Northwestern in Week 10 wasn’t a thing of beauty, but the Buckeyes nevertheless set a Football Bowl Championship record by eclipsing 20 points in a game for a 70th consecutive time dating back to 2017. Oklahoma previously held the Division I FBS record at 69 straight games with at least 20 points. The last time Ohio State failed to score 20 points in a game was the famous “Flag Plant” game against Oklahoma when the Buckeyes lost 31-16 to Baker Mayfield’s Sooners. Quarterback J.T. Barrett threw for just 183 yards and an interception in the loss, which came during the early days of coach Ryan Day’s stint as co-offensive coordinator. The Buckeyes beat Army 38-7 one week later, starting the current streak. Since that infamous game, the Buckeyes have recruited and developed one of the best passing games in college football year in and year…
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