Ohio State Football: 4th and short, questions following week 1

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Nick Bosa
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Nick Bosa
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions drops back to pass against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions drops back to pass against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Q: Are there any trap games on OSU’s schedule this year?

A: In terms of a true “trap game” I see the match in West Lafayette against Purdue being that game if the Buckeyes are not careful. The Boilermakers have a recent history of derailing the Buckeyes’ season and this year they will look to do the same especially since the game is at home.

Q: Do you think we should read into Penn State’s near downfall on opening day?

A: Yes and no, here is why. Yes because Penn State did not look like a Playoff contender Saturday afternoon. Adjusting to a new offensive coordinator and compensating for and replacing the losses of Saquon Barkley and Mike Gesicki will take time.

Also, no because the Nittany Lions are loaded with talent including a leader and Heisman hopeful at quarterback, Trace McSorley. Only one game has been played so we cannot be too quick to judge a team with the potential for an outstanding season and s high many have set for James Franklin’s squad.