Rutgers successfully pulled a trick play on Ohio State, while the Buckeyes' attempt came up short.
When it did, it resulted in the Scarlet Knights’ only big gain of the first half. And when OSU’s own attempt to pull the element of surprise on special teams failed, it opened the door to Rutgers’ 9-7 halftime lead.
The defense made another goal-line stand to force another field goal. But it left the Buckeyes protecting a mere 7-6 lead. I understand the ankle issues for McCord and Devin Brown complicated the options there. Maybe OSU did not trust anyone for a sneak. But this was another example where Day appears to try to beReplay was inconclusive as to whether Henderson actually reached the 42 before his knee touchdown down. But the first-down call stood.
• Rushing game wanted to keep last week’s momentum going. Some good blocking into the second level and Henderson has hit some of those gaps hard. Encouraging early performance against a legitimately solid Rutgers defensive front.
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