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Ohio State Has Bigger Issues Than Ezekiel Elliott Distraction

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer's most impressive job as a head coach in the 2015 season has had nothing to do with his handling of his team's complicated quarterback conundrum or preparing for one of Ohio State's tougher opponents on its schedule.

In fact, following the Buckeyes' 17-14 loss to a Connor Cook-less Michigan State on Saturday, one could argue that Meyer has fallen short when it's come to both.

But when backed into a corner and put into a no-win situation by star running back Ezekiel Elliott, who blasted the coaching staff's play-calling following this past weekend's defeat, Meyer somehow found his way out.