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Fear of a Setting Sun

Let me see if I understand this correctly.

The Ohio State Buckeyes, who feature TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins - easily America's most formidable backfield tandem - haven’t rushed the football effectively for six consecutive quarters. Currently, they line up behind an offensive line starting its 3rd string left tackle.

Not a big deal for this program though, right? A mere decade ago it claimed the CFP national title behind a 3rd string quarterback. But ten seasons after winning the big trophy it is now struggling to win individual drives. Here's how every possession since Josh Simmons was lost for the season has ended:

Touchdown, Punt, Field Goal, Premature Slide to End the Game, Downs, 3 and Out, Touchdown, Touchdown, Missed Field Goal, 3 and Out, Interception, 3 and Out, 3 and Out, Touchdown, 3 and Out, 3 kneel-downs.