There was one goal on Ohio State’s road trip to Maryland, and that was to leave the game with a win. The Buckeyes accomplished that goal, winning 43-30 against the Terrapins in a game where Ohio State just never pulled away.
Maryland’s coach Mike Locksley talked about his four step plan with ESPN’s broadcasting team this week, talking about belief and just how dangerous a team with nothing to lose can be. Ohio State learned that second part immediately, and the obvious look-ahead spot turned into a matchup of survival in College Park.
The Buckeyes made some questionable personnel decisions on Saturday on both sides of the ball.