Ohio State took another step on its journey it hopes ends in another Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff appearance by administering a beat down to Michigan State 52-12. There were plenty of outstanding performances, including some backups that got some valuable playing time, but some stood out more than others.
Each week, OSU announces its Players of the Game, and it just did so for the win against the Spartans. There is always an Offensive Player of the Game, Defensive Player of the Game, and Special Teams Player of the Game.
Here’s what the athletic department has communicated for the penultimate game to the 2020 regular-season (or so we hope). The Michigan game watch continues in earnest.
NEXT … Offensive Player of the Game
Offensive Player of the Game, QB Justin Fields
QB1 had a career rushing day, adding 4️⃣ total touchdowns. @justnfields is your Offensive Player of the Ga❌e‼️#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/x2PVBI2uR6
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 7, 2020
Stats
| ATT | CMP | % | Yards | TDs | INT | Rushes | Yards | AVG | TDs |
| 17 | 24 | 70.8 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 104 | 8.0 | 2 |
NEXT … Co-Defensive Players of the Game
Co-Defensive Player of the Game, DT Haskell Garrett
Just take a 👀 at his stats, and that still doesn’t tell you how well Haskell played on Saturday. @HASKELL_808 is your Co-Defensive Player of the Ga❌e 💪💪💪#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/4EfgFewHiF
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 7, 2020
Stats
| Total Tackles | Solo | Assisted | Sacks | Forced Fumbles | INT | TD |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
NEXT … Co-Defensive Player of the Game
Co-Defensive Player of the Game, CB Shaun Wade
Shaun with that INT, Shaun with that Co-Defensive Player of the Ga❌e 😤#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/K1hSZAG1Ev
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 7, 2020
Stats
| Total Tackles | Solo | Assisted | Sacks | INT | TD | Passes Defended |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NEXT … Special Teams Player of the Game
Special Teams Player of the Game, Punter Drue Chrisman
Accuracy ✅
Power ✅
Finesse ✅@DChrisman91 is your Special Tea❌s Player of the Ga❌e 💯#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/qp2AF2rziG— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 7, 2020
Stats
| Punts | Avg. | Long | Yds | Inside 20 | Return Yards |
| 5 | 53.4 | 74 | 267 | 3 | 0 |
Congrats to all three for begin named Players of the Game. Now, on to preparations for That Team Up North.
