Ohio State Football: Buckeye offense is ready for stretch run
A big concern on this year’s Ohio State football team is the rushing attack but the Buckeyes still have one of the best offenses in the country.
The Buckeye offense is averaging 556.9 yards-per-game and Ohio State football fans are complaining about the issues in the running game.
I always argue that points matter most. The team is No. 6 in the FBS averaging 46.3 points-per-game.
Am I missing something?
For the last two years, the knock on the offense was J.T. Barrett could not throw the ball down the field. Now the team has a deadly accurate and strong-armed quarterback.
It also has a good running game, just not great yet. Stop whining.
The team is 7-0 and ranked No. 2. There are about 125 other FBS programs that wish they had the Buckeyes’ problems.
Opponents are begging Ohio State to throw. Not sure why since Haskins and his excess of receivers are burning them week after week.
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What I am observing is talent taking over when it’s needed the most. The team has faced adversity several times, withstood it and put the pedal down to close out games.
That shows a level of maturity that will be needed down the road, especially for a team that is young in key spots and battling injuries.
There are games looming that will require better execution running the ball. I have no doubt the unit will rise-up to those challenges. Remember, the rushing attack really picked up late in the 2014 season and I think it will this year as well.
The coaches will figure out a way to get Mike Weber and J.K Dobbins in gear. The offensive line needs better surge, but they are facing schemes that make it more difficult to create holes.
Next. Week 7 unit grades vs. Minnesota. dark
If teams continue to load the box, it may not matter. Keep throwing it. There is no need to fix what is not broken.