Buckeyes run over Ralphie 37-17

In a game that would have made Woody Hayes proud,the Ohio State Buckeyes used the running game 47 times to just 15 passing attempts by Braxton Miller as the Buckeyes pounded visiting Colorado 37-17.
Miller rushed for 83 yards and hit Devin Smith twice for TD's in the win.
The Buckeyes improve to 3-1 and will open Big Ten play next week against Michigan State....

Buckeyes Leaves

1) This truly was the return to grind it out Buckeye football with Braxton Miller taking the snaps.
It reminded me so much of my childhood watching Woody Hayes teams or for you more modern fans,a lot of the Wisconsin Badger gameplan.
One dimensional?Yes,but enjoyable!

2) I understand and agree with breaking Braxton Miller's role in the offense as slow as possible,especially until after next week's game against Michigan State,but things will have to change as soon as next week.
Colorado is the weakest team that OSU will face until Indiana on November 5th.
Count on Miller throwing far more in each of the games until then.....

3) It was nice to see Miller building chemistry with Devon Smith.
DeVier Posey will make a huge difference when he returns,but Smith will be the long term target for Miller.

4) Jordan Hall finished with 80+ yards rushing and a 90+ yard kickoff return.
I hope that Hall remains as part of the offense when Boom Herron (a long time non-favorite of mine) returns after the Spartans visit next week...

5) Underrated play of the game,Chris Fields noticing what no one else on the field did-that a first half Colorado punt hit a Buckeye.
Fields recovery kept possession and OSU would score off the drive...

6) If Colorado is the Pac 12's idea of an elite pickup,I have to wonder what they are thinking now....

7) Not much else to say about this one.
After the Miami debacle,a win was needed and delivered,the schedule toughens starting next week with Michigan State,Nebraska,Illinois and Wisconsin-all ranked teams....

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