It was around this time seven days ago that the Buckeye faithful were having a collective meltdown as the Oregon running attack repeatedly turned Ohio State's defense into a pretzel. The past week has been full of cries from fans for a new play caller, pleas for leadership to step up, and even criticism of the quarterback that threw for just shy of 500 yards in the losing effort.
The time between the loss and an opportunity for redemption has been long. Thankfully, game day is finally here to cleanse the palates of Ohio State fans that have been anxiously awaiting a fresh start.