Ohio State looked like it was going to run away with things early on against Penn State, marching 91 yards on the opening drive for a touchdown. After a defensive stop, the Buckeyes drove down the field with ease looking to go up two touchdowns with what looked like a Justin Fields scamper into the end zone. However, after further review, the call was overturned as Fields fumbled before crossing the goal line.
After that the Buckeyes looked a sluggish and didn’t get the offense going again until late in the half, when JK Dobbins scored his second touchdown of the game putting the Bucks up 14-0.
The defense has looked stout thus far keeping the Nittany Lions on their heels, and held Penn State to 64 total yards and only four first downs.
Chase Young was credited with half a sack, which ties him with Vernon Gholston for the single season sack record.
Statistically Ohio State is dominating and feels like the lead should be larger than 14 points, out gaining Penn State by 191 yards.
JK Dobbins is leading the way with 94 rushing yards, while Justin Fields has added 74 of his own. Fields has also thrown for 108 yards on 10 of 14 completions.
Now it’s time to clamp things up in the second half. The history of this game says comebacks are — and almost will — happen.
