;13;Cameron Martinez;5-10;190;r-So. Ryan Day thinks Ohio States offensive line took a step in the right direction against Indiana, Here are the announcers for Ohio State footballs game vs. Maryland, Ohio State football fans can worry about this new Maryland scare one week before Michigan, C.J. Cam Brown jumped right back into the starting lineup against Indiana after missing six of the previous seven games due to an unspecified injury. In 1975, Falk added a Wolverines logo to the decals, which became a staple for Schembechler-era stars. They were: captains Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton and Graham Mertz. They remained until Lloyd Carr took over as coach in 1995 and ended the sticker reward system. Chryst believes Cundiff suffered a broken leg. On average, 444 buckeye stickers have been handed out per week (through 10 games) this season. Youre forced in a situation. Now double that and you begin to appreciate how thoroughly the third-ranked Buckeyes whipped UW Saturday night at Ohio Stadium. A victory against the "Team Up North" is worth three stickers. UW gained 14 yards; the Buckeyes gained 104. How helmet decals tell the story of Ohio State and Michigan. "Just a little miscommunication," Mertz said. The Buckeyes only used multi-tight end packages sparingly against Michigan, and Johnson was the only non-starter to play any snaps at wide receiver in The Game. Hes very competitive, and he wants to be great and be the best corner in the country, Day said. That honor belongs to Minnesota (4-0, 1-0), which manhandled host Michigan State, 34-7, earlier Saturday. The Spartans rank ninth in both of those stats above at 7.0 and 135.67. Neither Ohio State football starting cornerback played against Wisconsin last week due to injury. That gave UW the ball at the Buckeyes 48 in the final minute but tight end Clay Cundiff suffered a gruesome left-leg injury on the next play and UW failed to score. He attempted passes on well over half of them, completing 31 of his 48 passing attempts for 349 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. All of it seemed to be the perfect storm of events to lead us to where he is now.. All that was left to be determined was the final margin of victory. In addition to the all-time wins decals, all Michigan players have stickers for team/university-wide initiatives to recognize equality and the 50th anniversary of Title IX. I can buy a little more time and truly see how he is coming out of it. Support cleveland.com. Get the latest Ohio State Buckeyes merchandise: Heres where you can order Ohio State football gear online, including jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, hats and much more. Another Buckeye starter joined the injury list in the first quarter when safety Tanner McCalister stayed down on the field after making a tackle and was assisted off the field by athletic trainers. Michigan's stickers are mostly team-based, and helmets are meant tell the story of players' entire careers rather than one season. C.J. Ohio State wore the stickers first, in 1967, but Schembechler's teams at Miami (Ohio) began wearing tomahawk stickers on their helmets in 1965. Henderson finished with 121yards on 21carries. Ohio State vs. Rutgers injury report. Whats up with TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams and Ohio State footballs running backs? Bortolini and Wedig played well one week earlier against New Mexico State, after replacing Michael Furtney and Brown, respectively. Create a path to the College Football Playoff, The Lego Ohio Stadium replica that might be saving lives. At the same time, Jones, injured running back TreVeyon Henderson and freshman cornerback Jyaire Brown were the only Buckeyes who played against Maryland that didnt play in the rivalry game. "We had one (play) where we were in man (coverage) and we were so far off. With Day again expressing optimism that Burke will play Saturday at Maryland, OSU could finally have what it expected to be a key part of its defense from Day 1 Burke, Brown and Hancock all sharing the two cornerback spots. Two veterans, senior linebacker Joey Velazquez and sixth-year punter Brad Robbins, are from enemy territory, Columbus, Ohio. Watch the video above to see our thoughts, and subscribe to our Ohio State YouTube channel to ensure you dont miss any videos on the Buckeyes from cleveland.com. Stroud finished 17 of 27for 281yards, with fivetouchdowns and one interception. 1 offensive line. Then in the spring, hell compete with McCord who serves in the big brother program introduced by Urban Meyer back in 2012 as Stroud is expected to be off to the NFL Draft. Week 1: Tanner McCalister's interests lie in the Big Ten and Fortune 500. Paris Johnson Jr.: 78Donovan Jackson: 78Luke Wypler: 78Dawand Jones: 78Josh Fryar: 62Enokk Vimahi: 16Jakob James: Special teams onlyZen Michalski: Special teams only. Cundiff, who suffered a dislocated right ankle, broken fibula and torn ligament in the back of the foot last season against Iowa, was taken off the field on a cart Saturday night. Ryan Day said he expects no less than two of three to be available among Henderson, Williams and Trayanum. Henderson returned from injury against Maryland, but ended the game on the sideline and in a boot. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). However, he will not play at Michigan State so OSU can use the bye week to allow him to more fully heal from the lower leg injury he suffered in preseason camp. defensive back, on the bond shared among players who wear Detroit's area code. The Badgers? Proctor took Hicks place, but the rest of those players were the same who made up the primary punt block unit against Maryland. Wide receiver Xavier Johnson also lined up at running back for 10 plays, with most of his snaps in the backfield coming late in the game when Ohio State needed to pass the ball to try to make a comeback. The Buckeyes order about 7,500 stickers every year and have given out roughly 400 stickers per game since Jim Tressel wrote criteria in 2001. The offense has earned 5% more stickers per week than the defense. Stroud's 35 touchdown passes this season, tied with Houston's Clayton Tune for most in FBS, fill more than a quarter of his helmet. Johnson returned four of Michigans eight kickoffs for a total of 76 yards. Ronnie Hickman: 62Lathan Ransom: 62Tanner McCalister: 44Cameron Martinez: 4Sonny Styles: 2Josh Proctor: Special teams onlyKye Stokes: Special teams only. I keep looking at it, and were there, Day said. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Theyre pressing a little bit, but thats OK. Theyre doing some really good things.. The first and arguably most meaningful sticker given displays the area code of players' hometowns. That list included receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kamryn Babb, running back TreVeyon Henderson, safeties Tanner McCalister and Jantzen Dunn and cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Cam Brown. Each player on the Ohio State roster gets at least one buckeye per regular-season win. Longtime equipment manager Jon Falk, who arrived in 1974, would cut out gold footballs by hand and glue them onto helmets his first season. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "A couple of those crossers they hit early, you'd like to have a little more depth from your linebacker.". Get the latest Ohio State Buckeyes merchandise: Heres where you can order Ohio State football gear online, including jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, hats and much more. Chip Trayanum: 34Miyan Williams: 21Dallan Hayden: 11. They are easily identifiable by their helmets -- not just Michigan's wings or Ohio State's scarlet stripe, but the stickers plastered all over them. Ohio States lead after one quarter was 21-0 and UW fans had to be thinking back to the 59-0 defeat the Badgers suffered at the hands of the Buckeyes in the 2014 Big Ten title game. Tuimoloau, who had two fumble recoveries and two interceptions against Penn State. Neither do we. Neither do we. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700. Noah Ruggles (kicker): 5Jesse Mirco (holder): 5Mason Arnold (long snapper): 5Caden Curry (wing): 5Zen Michalski (end): 5Paris Johnson Jr. (tackle): 5Donovan Jackson (guard): 5Enokk Vimahi (guard): 5Dawand Jones (tackle): 5Jakob James (end): 5Cade Stover (wing): 5. Will Ohio State footballs TreVeyon Henderson play against Michigan State? Michigan and Michigan State play for the Paul Bunyan trophy. The bulk of his yardage came on a 75-yard touchdown run with 7:11 left. Ohio State utilized the same starting 11 on its punting unit against Michigan as it did in its previous two games. Ohio State moved the ball at will on the ground and through the air and scored touchdowns on its first four possessions and UWs offense started woefully and was smothered for most of the night. He broke up two passes and shared a tackle for loss in the 56-14 victory. No, though Leonhards unit at least stiffened at its 7 and forced the Buckeyes to settle for a 25-yard field goal and a 31-7 lead with 2:20 left in the half. Hes full speed, yes, Day said of Hancocks practice status. "He brings up the huddle and yells out, 'BUCKEYE LEAVES!'" Brown quickly earned an offer before attending a 56-7 win over the Spartans in Ohio Stadium in a game. In his return from a hamstring injury, Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was on the field for slightly more than a third of the Buckeyes offensive snaps. Then a hand injury got added to his plate this year when he had surgery on it just days before playing Wisconsin. So this is currently one more thing for Burke to fight through as he seeks to find more consistency on the field. Stroud came in completing 72.9% of his passes for an average of 313.7 yards per game, with 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions. "I just crossed it out," Robbins said, "because I couldn't be any less of an Ohio State guy.". He contributed two solo tackles. UWs offense finally showed signs of life on its fourth possession of the game. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. But no position room needs it more than the cornerbacks. It was the perfect storm of everything, Browns father, Andrew, told cleveland.com. He finished the first half 6 of 12 for 49 yards, with the interception and one rushing touchdown. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Chip Trayanum played a season-high 34 snaps, Josh Fryar played 62 of the 78 snaps at right guard and 53 total Buckeyes played in Ohio States 45-23 loss to Michigan. Team win stickers are placed in ascending order in lines that begin at the bottom of the left side of the helmet -- above a player's number -- and extend above the area code sticker on the right. The first buckeye sticker is placed at the bottom of the helmet, left of the middle stripe. Here is our take based on game usage, interviews, practice reports and other intel. TreVeyon Henderson also exited that game with an injury, though Day said after the game the starting running back would have been able to go back in if needed. Taron Vincent: 45Ty Hamilton: 30Tyleik Williams: 17Mike Hall Jr.: 13Jerron Cage: 8. Support cleveland.com. Produced by ESPN Creative Studio: Alecia Hamm, Kristine LaManna, Joey Maese, Dan Pellegrino, Jason Potterton, Beth Stojkov and Rachel Weiss. More improvement could follow if that midseason break helps a handful of players return to and stay on the field. QUARTERBACKS. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Another week without Brown would presumably keep JK Johnson in the starting lineup, with freshman Jyaire Brown as a reserve. 3D animations by Simon Brokmann. Against Michigan State, it was Brown following a handful of penalties and bad plays. "But then guys could know the rest of their lives what that sticker was for and what it meant.". Stroud completed his first eight passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns as the Buckeyes built a 21-0 lead with 3 minutes 55 seconds left in the opening quarter. Josh Fryar played 62 snaps off the bench at right guard, where Enokk Vimahi started the game in place of Matt Jones, who did not play due to injury. Denzel Burke: 54. Sophomore quarterback C.J. Strouds complete 32 of 35 passes for 432 yards and six touchdowns in that game, combined with the Trojans firing head coach Clay Helton, was all the reason he needed to flip commitments. Woody Hayes, left, Jim Nein, Tom Portsmouth and Glenn Ellison at the first buckeye awards presentation. Stroud, Ohio State put on dominant display in Big Ten opener, With left tackle Jack Nelson out due to illness, Wisconsin's offensive line has to adjust again, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "The way the sticker was, didn't really tell you anything. Neither coach offered an update on starting nickel safety Tanner McCalister, who left the Rutgers game with injury, or his backup, Cam Martinez, who was listed as unavailable. Burkes been dealing with a shoulder injury dating back to last seasons blowout win over Michigan State. Conference games yielded 465 stickers, on average, to 395 stickers for nonconference games. For now, hes the 12th member of Ohio States 2022 class to lose his black stripe and 14th overall, with transfer Tanner McCalister and Chip Trayanum also doing so. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Devin Brown has always known that his road onto the field as Ohio State footballs starting quarterback could potentially be as long as his road to becoming a Buckeye in the first place. Cameron Brown's return to health has given Ohio State a chance to put its top three cornerbacks on the field in the same game for the first time.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com. Buy Buckeyes gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, Lids. Braelon Allen finished with 165 yards on 23carries. The rest of Ohio States starting kickoff unit remained the same from the Maryland game, with Martinez replacing Hickman on two of Fieldings final three kickoffs and Stokes replacing Johnson on the Buckeyes final kickoff. The Badgers? If its something where guys are just creating separation (and) we cant cover anybody, thats one issue. AP Top 25 poll: Where is Ohio State football in the Week 6 college rankings? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Williams started at running back against Michigan but played only 21 snaps after missing the Maryland game with an ankle injury. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Meet the Ohio State Buckeyes. Covering isnt the problem. Freshman offensive lineman Alessandro Lorenzetti from Montreal, Canada, and fifth-year edge rusher Julius Welschof from Miesbach, Germany, feature their international hometowns on their helmets. "I'll own that one. Nine of the state's 12 area codes are included, with 248 -- the code for the metro area north of Detroit -- the most represented. Michigan has a storied history of recruiting players from neighboring Ohio, including Heisman Trophy winners Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson. They also receive decals for each letter earned, league or national honor and captainship. Ty Hamilton: 41. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Stroud also receives one every time he ends a game day without an interception. Dawand Jones returned to Ohio States field goal unit against Michigan after being replaced by Josh Fryar for the previous two games. Week 1: Tanner McCalister's interests lie in the Big Ten and Fortune 500. Get ready for The Games, Ohio States defense slowly getting healthy, giving Jim Knowles more weapons to work with. We have the right guys over there. As has been the case for most of the season, Styles was on the field for every opposing field goal and extra point attempt, while the rest of the players on the field consisted of players who had already been in the game on defense. A shot at the Big Ten title and a College Football Playoff berth will be on the line -- as well as plenty of stickers. Offensive and defensive snap counts are courtesy of Pro Football Focus, while special teams snap counts were compiled by Eleven Warriors data analyst Matt Gutridge. Michigan and Ohio State are two of college football's most recognizable brands, built on decades of winning, iconic coaches and their uniforms. Northeast products have accounted for 27% of Michigan's receiving yards this season. We just dont seem to be making the plays, so weve gotta figure that part out. Quarterbacks earn a sticker for every game they reach a certain completion percentage threshold agreed upon by the coaching staff. Support cleveland.com, Browns father, Andrew, told cleveland.com. "We were in position all game to make plays. With starting tackles Riley Mahlman (leg) and Jack Nelson (illness) out, Bob Bostad had to reconfigure UWs No. Brown started the game opposite Burke but was replaced by Johnson for the remainder of the game after he was injured while hitting J.J. McCarthy at the end of a run on Michigans final possession of the first half. Hes had some things going on, and it hasnt given him a chance to fully compete to earn a position.. Which Ohio State football players are unavailable at Michigan State? The most respected source for NFL Draft info among NFL Fans, Media, and Scouts, plus accurate, up to date NFL Depth Charts, Practice Squads and Rosters. Tanner McCalister: 58. " but the first one I remember that really stuck with me was Michigan State my freshman year and then the Big Ten championship, you get the little ball. A few stickers are handed out at coach Ryan Day's or a position coach's discretion. Stickers can also be earned by position group and for individual efforts. While the injury cost him the Wisconsin game, Burke started and played nearly the entire game against Rutgers. Get the latest Ohio State Buckeyes merchandise: Heres where you can order Ohio State football gear online, including jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, hats and much more. Week 2: Cade Stover is a Hallmark hero come to life. That group hasnt been awful, having made its fair share of plays in the first six weeks. RELATED Freshman Tracker: Dallan Hayden Only Freshman on Offense, Sonny Styles Only Freshman on Defense in The Game, Emeka Egbuka: 77Marvin Harrison Jr.: 76Julian Fleming: 65Xavier Johnson: 17Jayden Ballard: Special teams only. That included 14 pass plays. Right now, the only thing anyone could point to as the potential reason Ohio State doesnt succeed this season would be its cornerbacks. Week 2: Cade Stover is a Hallmark hero come to life. Day has seen flashes of what the upside of the room can be. Yet no opponent has exploited it well enough to keep its offense on the field and keep up with what C.J. However, Day doesnt see the reason being because of a lack of talent. Explosive plays are big sticker-earners, too. Ohio State does not release an official depth chart. Only three UW players came out for interviews after the 31-point loss. 3 running back against Michigan. So hes a little frustrated. Buy Buckeyes gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, Lids, Ohio State vs. Michigan: How the 2021 Wolverines owned the Buckeyes defense - and what OSU can do about it - Film Review, Ohio State football vs. Michigan rematch in the Big Ten championship? DB Tanner McCalister: 57: CB JK Johnson: 45: Bell said the There Every Day sticker he earned after he returned from a season-ending injury last year is his most meaningful reward. Then there are the cornerbacks, the room that seems to be this teams only weakness on either side of the ball. Zach Harrison: 54JT Tuimoloau: 54Jack Sawyer: 15Javontae Jean-Baptiste: 6Tyler Friday: 3Caden Curry: Special teams only. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. C.J. Jayden Fielding (kicker): 6Caden Curry: 6Palaie Gaoteote IV: 6Xavier Johnson: 6Tanner McCalister: 6Teradja Mitchell: 6Josh Proctor: 6Cody Simon: 6Sonny Styles: 6JK Johnson: 5Ronnie Hickman: 4Cameron Martinez: 2Kye Stokes: 1. The off week couldn't have come at a better time for Ohio State's injury-plagued cornerback room. Neither coach offered an update on starting nickel safety Tanner McCalister, who left the Rutgers game with injury, or his backup, Cam Martinez, who was listed as unavailable. Firm handshake, it's all business and onto the next guy.". Five teams were upset. That was the last game for head coach Gary Andersen, who left for Oregon State before the Outback Bowl and was quickly replaced by Chryst. Vimahi returned to the game for just one more possession in the second quarter, after which Fryar handled right guard duties for the remainder of the game. Additional visuals by Getty Images, University of Michigan and Ohio State University, who gives players their helmets when they leave the program, top earner by offensive position (through 10 games), top earner by defensive position (through 10 games). Bell has four times been named Player of the Game by his coaches, including in back-to-back games this season versus Iowa and Indiana. All rights reserved (About Us). "I don't know if it was necessarily communication issues," Chryst said of the defensive issues. No update on Jaxon Smith-Njigbas status this week. Here its Ronnie Hickman (No. Ohio State football at Michigan State score predictions: Is half a hundred guaranteed? They finished the first half with 328 yards 181 rushing and 147 passing and a 31-7 lead. Williams and Hall continued to be the first defensive tackles off the bench, with many of their snaps coming in third-down pass-rushing situations, as Hall played fewer than 20 snaps for the fourth game in a row despite starting six of Ohio States first eight games. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700. Chryst's team didn't come close to that goal Saturday night. The cornerback play hasnt been good so far, but its not something the Buckeyes are in a panic about. Ohio State-Michigan State postgame rants: Mike Hall Jr., JK Johnson, easy passing yards and UCLA, C.J. Chip Trayanum, Josh Fryar Play Expanded Roles As 53 Buckeyes See Action in Loss to Michigan, Big Ten: Officials Missed Call on Holden 3, Uiagalelei, Wilcox Put OSU in Top Schools, Freshman Tracker: Dallan Hayden Only Freshman on Offense, Sonny Styles Only Freshman on Defense in The Game, C.J. In the defining game of the season, Ohio State relied primarily on the players who had played the most snaps at each position throughout the year with a couple of notable exceptions. Ballard and Proctor were the gunners for both of Mircos second-quarter punts and his fourth-quarter punt, but Harrison replaced Proctor on both third-quarter punts. Thats an area that hes got to work on, but the good news is, hes right there.. Top target Marvin Harrison Jr.'s sure hands have helped fill up both their helmets with stickers. Michigan's oval-shaped stickers are 1 inch by 1.5 inches, and are placed either straight on or at a slight angle, with the outside tilted up. Same reward system, same hatred, different philosophies. FOX television says his day is done due to a knee injury, and Williams has ice on his knee. J.K. Dobbins scores first 2 touchdowns since ACL injury; Vonn Bell doubles career interception total: Ohio State NFL roundup, Miyan Williams record-breaking day earns Big Ten honors, proving Ohio State football can survive without the pass, Buy Buckeyes gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, Lids. The Buckeyes came in averaging 565.3 yards and 47.7 points per game. McCalister took Hicks place on the return unit after the games opening kickoff. Neither do we. A second one is added for a Big Ten victory. Of the personalized stickers for rivalry wins and postseason appearances, Bell said The Game decal is unmatched, but beating in-state rival Michigan State is a close second. The only good news in the injury scenarios for Michigan is that its offense, We noted Ransoms efforts on the earlier play. Ruggles made all three of his field goal attempts and two extra points against the Wolverines. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Journal Sentinel at jsonline.com/deal. We had to make that adjustment during the week and, trying to look ahead, get him in there at different times. In what might have been his final game as a Buckeye, Stroud took a season-high 78 snaps as he played every snap at quarterback for the fifth time this season. Equipment managers take special care to avoid completely covering flex points and vents with decals. So hopefully this is a great week of work and we can get him back on the field this week.. Cam Brown jumped right back into the starting lineup against Indiana after missing six of the previous seven games due to an unspecified injury. Will Ohio State football hold Jaxon Smith-Njigba out through the bye week? Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. However, that production has fallen back as teams no longer need to respect the MSU run game to the extent they did with Kenneth Walker III last season. So its good to have them back, and I thought they played well.. Tommy Eichenberg is leading a linebacker room thats playing at a higher level than last year, with Knowles using him as a weapon in ways most wouldnt have expected. Hes been right there for a lot of these plays he just hasnt quite finished, Day said. COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State football could finally have its top three cornerbacks healthy and on the field together Saturday at Maryland. Check out the link below to order a Garrett Wilson New York Jets jersey after the Ohio State receiver was selected No. They managed just 23 yards on 11 plays, an average of 2.1 yards per play. "It's a team sport," Chryst said, "and we all got beat tonight. Six of those stickers are from the Michigan State game alone and included two 50-plus-yard throws. Michigan's staff applies decals every Tuesday morning, using a hairdryer and some polish, needing only about 90 minutes to complete the helmets for that afternoon's practice. With Fryar and Vimahi both playing snaps at guard, Ohio State did not use its six-lineman Bison formation at all against Michigan, marking the first time all season the Buckeyes did not deploy that package for at least one play. His final totals were: 11 of 20 for 94 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Frankly, it had become clear well before then that the Wolverines were going to beat the Buckeyes on Saturday, as Michigan outscored Ohio State 28-3 in the second half en route to a 45-23 final score for the maize and bluessecond straight win in The Game. Ronnie Bell explains what TED means to him. But it clearly wasnt enough to keep either from going back to the bench once Brown and Burke were healthy. The gap between the teams was evident from the opening quarter. Day and Knowles both credited Denzel Burke for pushing to get back on the field quickly from a procedure for an injured right hand. Watching C.J. The helmets are cleaned and prepped before decals are added each Friday afternoon. McCalister missed Ohio State's Week 3 matchup with an injury, and Ronnie Hickman said this past week that the Oklahoma State transfer has been dealing with a groin issue. The Buckeyes' best players have helmets that fill quickly each season, while Michigan's most decorated helmets are typically worn by veteran standouts. All snap counts should be considered unofficial as they were not provided by Ohio State. Players earn one sticker for each touchdown for which they account. That could change over the next two weeks the second of which includes the bye week in the Buckeyes Big Ten schedule. welcome to the brotherhood, @dbrownqb33 pic.twitter.com/su5ECx73Ij. Marvin Harrison Jr. has been C.J. Sawyer played a season-low 15 snaps, with most of his snaps coming as a Jack linebacker with Harrison and Tuimoloau also both on the field as the defensive ends in a three-man front. Ohio States offense was sharp from the opening series as Stroud drove the Buckeyes 88 yards in just six plays for a 7-0 lead just 2:47 into the game. Stover played a career-high snap count for the second week in a row, as he was on the field for all but two plays against Michigan. Here are the announcers for Ohio State footballs game against Michigan State, Michigan States newest transfer portal pickup for Ohio State football fans to worry about, A finally healthy Julian Fleming is showing why hes so valuable to Ohio State footballs offense. Quarterback Graham Mertz, who entered the night completing 71.0% of his passes for an average of 232.3 yards per game, threw an interception on his first attempt and rarely looked comfortable. Our subscribers make this reporting possible. Will Ohio State footballs TreVeyon Henderson play against Michigan State? Photography by Dan Wonderly. At Tuesday practice following a win, Day gathers the team for the sticker presentation. If someone earns more stickers than the helmet can hold, a running tally is kept on paper. Can the Buckeyes beat out Alabama for one 5-star while flipping another? If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Much like many elements of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, helmet stickers trace back to Woody Hayes (Ohio State) and Bo Schembechler (Michigan), and stir debate. Ohio State vs. Michigan State football preview: Everything you need to know before kickoff, Ohio State football vs. Michigan State: Game Time Decisions for the Buckeyes game against the Spartans, Ohio States C.J. Scott got in the game for five plays but did not play any more snaps on offense after he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for headbutting Michigan safety Rod Moore in the third quarter. Hamilton started and played the second-most snaps among Ohio State defensive tackles for a fourth consecutive game to end the regular season. Hayes was persuaded to commemorate big plays with buckeye stickers by former head athletic trainer Ernie Biggs. Rossi played his lowest snap count of the season as he got in the game for only single-digit offensive plays for the first time all year. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Two plays later, Stroud rolled left and threw back right to tight end Cade Stover for a 13-yard touchdown and a 14-0 lead just 6:06 into the game. To see our full black stripe tracker, click here. The Buckeyes to that point in the game had 12 plays of at least 10 yards eight passes and four runs and had 210 yards on 19 plays, an average of 11.1 yards per play. To that point, UWs defense had allowed 13 plays of 10 yards or longer and 309 total yards on 35 plays, an average of 8.8 yards per play. When asked about Michigan's sticker, Egbuka said, "I don't think too much of them." Michigan's staff works inside-out, placing stickers on each flank of the helmet, balancing out the numbers, and making sure not to cover the maize wings that run down the center. Ohio State players begin each season with clean helmets, and earn stickers for individual, unit and team achievements week by week. With Josh Proctor and Lathan Ransom still recovering from leg fractures at the start of spring, Williams ran with Ronnie Hickman and Tanner McCalister as one of Ohio States three starting safeties. Young guy has to step up, I thought he held his own.. UW committed the first costly mistake when Mertz threw behind Chimere Dike on the fifth play of the possession. COLUMBUS, Ohio The gap between Ohio State and Wisconsin remains yawning. "I don't know how long it took Ernie and the guys to convince Woody to do that.". In their absence, freshman Kye Stokes played the bulk of the game before yielding to classmate Sonny Styles late. Kye had a solid game, Knowles said. Against Rutgers, he replaced Burke. The Buckeyes are targeting a return date of Oct. 22 against Iowa for a player originally expected to play a big role. The famous buckeye leaves are awarded for team, unit or individual on-field accomplishments throughout a single season, while Michigan's stickers display a unique image for each accomplishment and accrue year-over-year. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Williams did not carry the ball after halftime. Cage played a season-low eight snaps as the Buckeyes No. Has Ohio State football's defense already exceeded expectations? Neither Brown nor Burke has been completely healthy this year, both having to miss time because of it. The Wolverines and Buckeyes are two of 13 FBS teams that currently use helmet decal reward systems, but they do so with different philosophies. Starting nickel safety Tanner McCalister, who left the last game with an unspecified injury, does not appear on the report. Its a big lift, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. BANDIT SAFETY. But overall, I think our defense is playing very, very well.. Ohio State's staff is meticulous about its application, and former managers give the current staff grief if they spot something misplaced on television. The Buckeyes bottled up UWs running game for most of the night. News never stops. The Northeast isn't known as a recruiting hotbed, but the region is represented prominently on the Wolverines' helmets. Could UWs defense build off the drive and force Ohio State to punt for the first time? If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. As Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Tyler Friday, Tyleik Williams and Jerron Cage took the field for Ohio States final three defensive plays, Michigan was able to line up in victory formation and run out the clock. Leonhard generally played a 2-4-5 scheme and the Buckeyes gave Stroud adequate time to look for openreceivers and opened gaping lanes for hard-hitting tailbacks. Ohio State made it four for four four touchdowns on four possessions with an eight-play, 67-yard drive. Xavier Johnson (returner): 8Jayden Ballard: 8Steele Chambers: 8Palaie Gaoteote IV: 8Cameron Martinez: 8Mitch Rossi: 8Gee Scott Jr.: 8Cody Simon: 8Sonny Styles: 8Tanner McCalister: 7Chip Trayanum: 5Dallan Hayden: 3C.J. "Nothing tops last year, Ohio [State]," he said. Hickman and Ransom both played every snap of the game, as Ohio State did not rotate at either of its two primary safety spots against Michigan. The most respected source for NFL Draft info among NFL Fans, Media, and Scouts, plus accurate, up to date NFL Depth Charts, Practice Squads and Rosters. This season is about development. Jim Nein returned an interception 45 yards for the first sticker-worthy performance in Ohio State history. Simon joined them on the field for 17 plays as a Sam linebacker. EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Ohio State footballs defense seems to be headed in the right direction on the road to achieving Ryan Day and Jim Knowles goal of being among the nations best. In his five years at Michigan, Ronnie Bell has been named captain twice, including this season. Twenty-one players wear area codes from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania. All rights reserved (About Us). Stroud earns another Big Ten honor as he helps Ohio State take over the conferences record book, How Tommy Eichenberg, Lathan Ransom and the rest of Ohio States defense graded vs. Indiana. Not having its top three options healthy for most of the year, OSU tossed J.K. Johnson and Jyaire Brown into the starting lineup against the Badgers, with both having a solid showing. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The immediate issue is whether Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne and his receiving corps led by Jayden Reed and Keon Coleman can take advantage of a depleted OSU secondary. Can the Buckeyes beat out Alabama for one 5-star while flipping another? Jesse Mirco (punter): 5Mason Arnold (long snapper): 5Tommy Eichenberg (upback): 5Mitch Rossi (upback): 5Steele Chambers (guard): 5Cody Simon (guard): 5Emeka Egbuka (tackle): 5Xavier Johnson (tackle): 5Cade Stover (wing): 5Jayden Ballard (gunner): 4Josh Proctor (gunner): 3Marvin Harrison Jr. (gunner): 2Julian Fleming (gunner): 1. Egbuka said. Knowles said hand injuries are difficult for cornerbacks, because they are constantly jamming receivers at the line of scrimmage or batting away passes. He threw his first interception, on his 100th attempt of the season, but otherwise was fabulous. Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; An injured Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) walks out of the huddle during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio Stadium. A total of 53 Ohio State players saw action against Michigan, the same number who played in the previous game against Maryland. Then you add Jordan Hancock on top of that as a guy who was supposed to be a big part of things but has instead spent the year dealing with an injury suffered in fall camp. On average, 451 awards were given after each home game versus 427 per away game. Trayanum returned to Ohio States kickoff return team after missing two games, though Hayden replaced him for Michigans final three kickoffs. The formula has been tweaked and followed by every coaching staff since. Other than his area code sticker, Bell said the There Every Day sticker he earned after he returned from a season-ending injury last year is his most meaningful reward. Whats up with Ohio State footballs Emeka Egbuka and his muffed punt against Rutgers? As Michigan neared 1,000 all-time wins, Harbaugh changed the philosophy in 2021, opting for a team-based model that includes the all-time wins tally on the victory decals. For now, hes the 12th member of Ohio States 2022 class to lose his black stripe and 14th overall, with transfer Tanner McCalister and Chip Trayanum also doing so. Burke was on the field for all but three plays on which Ohio State did not have any cornerbacks on the field. Brad Robbins' area code sticker crossed out. Schembechler brought the tradition to Michigan, and both teams wore stickers for the first time in The Game in 1969, the start of The Ten Year War between the famous coaches. The senior started Ohio States first three games and several last season, when healthy. Logan Brown started at left tackle in place of Nelson, Tyler Beach at left guard, Joe Tippmann at center, Tanor Bortolini at right guard and Trey Wedig at right tackle. Jordan Hancock, who missed the first half of the season with a hamstring injury and sat out the Northwestern game for precautionary reasons, made his first career start against the Hoosiers. "Being captains of this football team, you've got to take full responsibility for this loss.". The result: Ohio State outclassed UW, 52-21, in front of a delirious crowd of 105,473. The defensive line has constantly gotten pressure led by Mike Hall Jr., who has quickly turned himself into a star. Holly Rowe has reported that what has sidelined running back Miyan Williams this afternoon is the aggregation of an old knee injury. "We celebrate it pretty heavily. Week 3: Xavier Johnson has an alter ego named Jose. All rights reserved (About Us). Jean-Baptiste played single-digit snaps for the second week in a row, with half of his snaps coming on Michigans game-ending possession, while Friday played his only snaps of the game on the final three plays. "To win games," Chryst said, "you've got to play good football.". Theyve reached the seasons midpoint and needed to see their level of play rise, and the solution to making that happen might just be giving them 14 days between games so they can rest. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Ohio State brought Martinez into the game for three additional plays as a sixth defensive back, while Styles entered the game as an extra box safety on one short-yardage play and one goal-line play. It also led to a moment of frustration on the sidelines, with him throwing his helmet against the benches, resulting in a conversation with Day. Even the safeties are playing great, with Ronnie Hickman and Tanner McCalister being steady contributors, while Lathan Ransom and Josh Proctor have proven the standard remains the same regardless of which one is out there. The most any player has earned in a single week this season is 16 by J.T. As a Heisman hopeful quarterback of one of the nation's most prolific offenses, Stroud's helmet has filled rapidly through both individual and unit-based accomplishments for the past 11 games. Stroud hit 3 of 3 passes for 73 yards and Williams capped the drive with a 2-yard run. It was an option route. Stroud's top target this season. I know we can do that, Day said. That talent was on display Saturday night. Thornes six interceptions lead all Big Ten players after he threw only 10 in 13 games last season. Our full report on how many snaps each Buckeye played against Michigan is below. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). In 1969, Michigan hired Schembechler and he brought his sticker reward system to Michigan from Miami (Ohio). Nine Buckeyes played more than 60 snaps on offense and nine Buckeyes played over 50 snaps on defense as 51 total Buckeyes saw action against Northwestern. College betting odds. He said last week that he had been dealing with a knee injury, a setback that sidelined him for the stretch. Coach Jim Harbaugh, whose helmet was filled with Wolverines stickers as a star quarterback in the 1980s, brought back the tradition upon returning to lead the program in 2015. Support cleveland.com. "We got beat," UW coach Paul Chryst said. Mitchell replaced C.J. Stroud gets another chance to bully Michigan States defense with his arm, A rare good college football week to bet on both Ohio State and Alabama: Betting the Buckeyes. Here are the announcers for Ohio State footballs game against Michigan State, Michigan States newest transfer portal pickup for Ohio State football fans to worry about, A finally healthy Julian Fleming is showing why hes so valuable to Ohio State footballs offense. Miyan Williams injury update: Cornerback Cameron Brown, who had missed the last two games, as well as safeties Cameron Martinez and Tanner McCalister, are set to return. Stroud's six touchdown throws against Michigan State. DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and Tanner McCalister;5-11;195;Gr. One starter is compromised, one may remain on the sideline, and one key reserve will definitely be kept in bubble wrap for another week. Safety John Torchio became the first player this season to pick off a pass from Stroud, on the sophomores 100th attempt in three-plus games. Given that the group only has one scholarship newcomer, the quarterback room is the first this season where every member has lost his black stripe. Denzel Burke, though, did not play despite not being listed on the pregame status report. Ohio State coach Ryan Day hopes cornerback Cameron Brown, top, can return to play Saturday against Michigan State.AP. A year ago, the Spartans passing attack ranked third among Big Ten teams in yards per attempt (8.2) and fifth in quarterback efficiency (147.12). Mertz scrambled for 11 yards, found Skyler Bell for 26 yards to the Buckeyes 14 on third and 9 and capped the 72-yard drive with a 1-yard sneak with 8:31 left in the half to help cut the deficit to 28-7. For Saturday at Michigan State, however, the health report remains tenuous. Ohio State mid-season grade card. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Steele Chambers: 62Tommy Eichenberg: 62Cody Simon: 17Palaie Gaoteote IV: 6C.J. Hamilton started his second straight game against Indiana and appears to have claimed this spot while Hall plays as many snaps as he can through his injury issues. Williams capped the drive with a 4-yard run and the deficit was 28 points with 13:33 left in the half. Denzel Burke: 8Steele Chambers: 8Tommy Eichenberg: 8Ronnie Hickman: 8Lathan Ransom: 8Sonny Styles: 8Zach Harrison: 6JT Tuimoloau: 6JK Johnson: 5Taron Vincent: 5Cameron Brown: 3Jerron Cage: 3Ty Hamilton: 3Jack Sawyer: 3Tyleik Williams: 3Javontae Jean-Baptiste: 2Mike Hall Jr.: 1. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. The Buckeyes' offense generated17 plays of at least 10 yards 12 passes and five runs in building a 45-7 lead and finished with 19 plays of at least 10 yards. At 0-1 in the league and 2-2 overall they dont appear to be the best team in the West Division. Freshman tight end Marlin Klein is also originally from Germany, but he reps the 706 area code of the north Georgia boarding school where he lived his last two years of high school. We've got to iron out those details.". more, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst's message to frustrated fans, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst's message to frustrated Badger fans, Wisconsin Badgers replay: C.J. Strouds Heisman path; an Ohio State-Michigan doubleheader; and crypto and bass clarinets: Buckeye Talk, Justin Fields stays hot but falls short again in loss to Jeff Okudah and the Lions: Ohio State NFL roundup. Finishing is. ESPN's Heather Dinich and Adam Rittenberg delved into the history, application and operation of this shared but disparate tradition before these two bitter rivals meet in The Game on Saturday. Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.AP. Whats up with Ohio State footballs Emeka Egbuka and his muffed punt against Rutgers? C.J. The redshirt freshman has returned in full to practice. All three starting wide receivers played career-high snap counts against Michigan, as Egbuka was on the field for all but one play, Harrison was on the field for all but two plays and Fleming was in the lineup for all but 13 of Ohio States offensive snaps. The widest point of the Grand Canyon is 18 miles. Stroud has completed 70 percent of his passes for 1,737 yards and 24 touchdowns this season and has led Ohio State to a 6-0 record. Tailbacks Miyan Williams (11 carries, 101 yards, two TDs) and TreVeyon Henderson (12-78) tore through UWs defense in the first two quarters. Stroud went 4 for 4 for 40 yards and a touchdown on the Buckeyes third possession, a seven-play, 70-yard march. The Badgers went three and out on their next possession, with Mertz overthrowing Keontez Lewis on a deep route on third and 8. By the time Saturdays mauling was over, the Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) appeared to be the best team in the Big Ten. Week 5 saw more turmoil in the top 25. His interception of Mertz on the first Badger series set a tone. Hicks: 1. Fryar started and graded out as a champion in place of Jones against Indiana. Day considered that proof of the sophomores toughness. Hicks: Special teams onlyTeradja Mitchell: Special teams only. 43 overall and No. Hicks on Ohio States kickoff coverage team after Hicks was injured on Ohio States opening kickoff return of the game. ", More: Wisconsin Badgers replay: C.J. The other major injury concern involves tight end Luke Schoonmaker, who has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury. Safety Tanner McCalister made an easy interception and gained 30 yards to the UW 16. Cade Stover: 76Mitch Rossi: 8Gee Scott Jr.: 5Joe Royer: Special teams only. News never stops. UW defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard before the game saluted the playmakers on Ohio States offense and the work of the Buckeyes staff in developing talent. Tanner McCalister (Sr., 5-11, 195) McCalister left the Rutgers game with injury and Martinez was listed as unavailable, pushing Stokes into extended action. Tanner McCalister left in the second quarter with an apparent injury and was replaced as the nickel safety by freshman Kye Stokes. When Michigan and Ohio State play Saturday, it will mark the first time since 2006 both teams are undefeated. Safety Tanner McCalister made an easy interception and gained 30 yards to the UW 16. Harrison and Tuimoloau were on the field for all but eight defensive plays against Michigan as the Buckeyes continued to lean heavily on their top two defensive ends. Will Ohio State football hold Jaxon Smith-Njigba out through the bye week? Chambers and Eichenberg both played every snap at linebacker for the second game in a row. As expected, the most prominent home state on the roster is Michigan. Has Ohio State footballs defense looked championship caliber through five games? Denzel Burke: 59JK Johnson: 33Cameron Brown: 24Jordan Hancock: Special teams only. Trayanum, fellow running back Miyan Williams and reserve linebacker Teradja Mitchell were the only Buckeyes who played against the Wolverines that didnt play against the Terrapins. On the current roster, 41% hail from the Midwest. Each player receives at least one buckeye leaf every game -- if it's a win. Browns injury history has followed him throughout his college career. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "They had a good game plan but we had a good game plan as well," Herbig said. Cam Brown could play Saturday after missing the past two games with a still-unspecified injury. Emeka Egbuka (returner): 5Lathan Ransom: 5Caden Curry: 4Palaie Gaoteote IV: 4Jordan Hancock: 4JK Johnson: 4Xavier Johnson: 4Josh Proctor: 4Joe Royer: 4Gee Scott Jr.: 4Sonny Styles: 4Cameron Brown: 1Denzel Burke:1Steele Chambers: 1Tommy Eichenberg: 1Ty Hamilton: 1Zach Harrison: 1Ronnie Hickman: 1JT Tuimoloau: 1Taron Vincent: 1. 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