Game Thread: Oregon @ Ohio State 12:00 pm FOX

[dtgold88]

Hey, I didn't like saying that. I figured we'd roll all over Miami of Ohio but they were driving to tie the game when we got a crucial turnover. I am hoping we are just struggling only because it's the first game after losing Ibrahim and that we'll improve down the line, but who knows? Sucks to have to rip on my own team, but Miami of Ohio? Ouch.

Nah..you were right even if you had a semi-easy 2 TD win. If the BIG has an offensive juggernaut this year OSU for sure could struggle.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

No it isn't. What games have you watched ? College Kickers are 66% on kicks over 45. Again I assume 1 of the 2 miss.

I watch college games all the time. These kickers are brutal outside of the few that go pro.

 

[Duckboy33]

Not bad

 

[fredsdeadfriend]

Nah..you were right even if you had a semi-easy 2 TD win. If the BIG has an offensive juggernaut this year OSU for sure could struggle.

Iowa is looking pretty solid. Maybe Indiana and Iowa St were overrated? But I could see Iowa ranking better than tOSU come Monday

 

[RobBase]

I watch college games all the time. These kickers are brutal outside of the few that go pro.

That’s why the pro kickers are so brutal, too.

 

[RobBase]

Iowa is looking pretty solid. Maybe Indiana and Iowa St were overrated? But I could see Iowa ranking better than tOSU come Monday

Im surprised Iowa State did so little today. Matt Campbell gets talked about like he’s the next Belichick.

 

[All-Star Benchwarmer]

Just sitting down and turning on the TV. Good game to the Ducks. Sounded like it was an exciting 4th quarter Heart breaker! On the bright side, lots of football left in the season!

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

Just sitting down and turning on the TV. Good game to the Ducks. Sounded like it was an exciting 4th quarter Heart breaker! On the bright side, lots of football left in the season!

I'm hesitant to call it a heartbreaker when I don't think Ohio State ever led.

 

[fredsdeadfriend]

I'm hesitant to call it a heartbreaker when I don't think Ohio State ever led.

And tOSU might have been a bit overrated?

 

[All-Star Benchwarmer]

I'm hesitant to call it a heartbreaker when I don't think Ohio State ever led.

tOSU had some chances to drive the field and score to tie the game (just watched the rest of it.) Knowing the caliber of talent we had, not being able to finish off a drive was heart breaking. Lessons to learn.

 

[All-Star Benchwarmer]

And tOSU might have been a bit overrated?

Overrated by the national media, rankings and the odds makers. Locally, we knew the defense was suspect and Stroud misses high when he does. Best case scenario is that we turn that around and play better football.

 

[SignalBama]

I watch college games all the time. These kickers are brutal outside of the few that go pro.

You should look at stats more often. College Kickers are pretty good. They become inconsistent when kicks are over 50 yards which the few that are consistent in that range make the NFL. In the 40 to 49 range most kickers are 50% or better and some exceptional. I even said we can call the 2 40+ kicks 1/2 in this thread and the 23 yard attempt a make and the game is still tied at the end with 1 2 point conversion. Glad I could educate you in Football.

https://www.footballdb.com/college-football/stats/stats.html?yr=2020&conf=&mode=K&sort=kick4049m

 

[LionsWhyMe]

And tOSU might have been a bit overrated?

It's a good day when they lose.

 

[fredsdeadfriend]

It's a good day when they lose.

Would have been better had it been a B1G team beating them.

 

[LionsWhyMe]

Would have been better had it been a B1G team beating them.

If they get beat... it's worth it no matter who it is. UofM has sucked against them in the 21st century.

 

[Duckboy33]

tOSU had some chances to drive the field and score to tie the game (just watched the rest of it.) Knowing the caliber of talent we had, not being able to finish off a drive was heart breaking. Lessons to learn.

Ohio State was great at moving the ball down the field but when it gets closer to red zone, you have to able to run the ball. Oregon also played a very good game. Didn't turn the ball over, didn't leave any points on the field.

 

[dtgold88]

Iowa is looking pretty solid. Maybe Indiana and Iowa St were overrated? But I could see Iowa ranking better than tOSU come Monday

Probably should be...I'd be more surprised if they are not.

 

[dtgold88]

I'm hesitant to call it a heartbreaker when I don't think Ohio State ever led.

wouldn't call it a heartbreaker either. Not leading not the reason why, though, IMO. Had we gotten further on our last 2 drives and lost, say, like they did to Clemson in CFP a couple years ago that might qualify.

Not on that level, of course, as season wouldn't end after the game.

 

[dtgold88]

And tOSU might have been a bit overrated?

Might? sure, but kind of hard to judge these teams before they play a game. Hell, could have also justified having them 2 or 3 before the season.

 

[dtgold88]

Ohio State was great at moving the ball down the field but when it gets closer to red zone, you have to able to run the ball. Oregon also played a very good game. Didn't turn the ball over, didn't leave any points on the field.

Those missed 4th and 2s might have been the difference....and props to Oregon for stopping them.