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Ezekiel Elliott blasts Ohio State’s play-calling after loss

Ezekiel Elliott blasted Ohio State's play-calling after the 17-14 loss to Michigan State on Saturday that spoiled the Buckeyes' undefeated season, and he had good reason for doing so.

The Buckeyes only had five first downs and 132 total yards in a brutal offensive performance against the Spartans. Their 85 rushing yards were their fewest since being held to 35 in a 2011 loss, also to the Spartans. They failed to have a rush of over 10 yards. Elliott rushed for just 33 yards on 12 carries, ruining a stretch of 15 straight 100-yard games.

Here's what he had to say about the play-calling following the game:

Elliott: "We weren't put in position to win this game.