ATLANTA — Ohio State football had everything lined up again — the field position, the distance-to-go, and most importantly the element of surprise. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS OSU QB C.J. Stroud throws before the start of the CFP semifinal game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 31, 2022. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com The chance to spring a fake punt on Michigan back on Nov. 26 fizzled due to an on-field miscommunication. On fourth-and-1 at its own 34-yard line with under nine minutes to play in the Peach Bowl playoff semifinal against Georgia, the Buckeyes’ dialed up another. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS Fans wander around Mercedes Benz Stadium before the start of the Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal game on Saturday, December 31, 2022. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com This time, the snap correctly went to blocking back Mitch Rossi, who ran towards a sea…
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