Perhaps some pessimistic Ohio State fans kept Rutgers’ season-opening win at Michigan State in the back of their heads leading up to Saturday night’s primetime matchup. Whatever worries about the Scarlet Knights turning the game into a game evaporated well before halftime.
Then, they might’ve arisen at some point in the second half in what turned out to be an especially weird game. Despite a suboptimal – to say the least – second half, the Buckeyes pulled off a 49-27 win.
A look at five players – or groups of players – who flashed in Ohio State’s third win in a row to start the 2020 season.