Admit it: you were starting to give up.
Early on, it was hard not to feel like Ohio State was going to subject its fans to an Iowa-esque performance in the Big House. The Buckeyes managed to move backwards in the first quarter, finishing the first 15 minutes with fewer yards than they had when they started.
Paired with that offensive impotence, was a nightmarish defensive showing for Ohio State. They couldn't seem to make a tackle, especially when Chris Evans had the ball in his hands, and they were making John O'Korn look awfully competent under center.