COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are Heisman Trophy moments seared into our consciousness, running on highlight loops for generations. These moments, of course, all involve scoring — Billy Cannon’s touchdown return for LSU in 1959, Michigan’s Desmond Howard striking a pose in 1991 and Cam Newton stunning Tuscaloosa silent in 2010.
We’re trained, of course, to identify Heisman moments with offensive bursts. Which is what made the defining decision and play in No. 2 Ohio State’s 28-17 victory over No. 8 Penn State on Saturday so delightfully unconventional.
Ohio State defensive end Chase Young clinched his status as Heisman Trophy finalist with another marauding performance — nine tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles.