Ohio State’s Marshon Lattimore will face big test against Indiana’s passing attack
The sophomore corner will contend with a surprisingly productive aerial offense.
Fresh off of their 58-0 defenestration of Rutgers last weekend, the Ohio State Buckeyes will face their second conference foe of the season when the Indiana Hoosiers come to town.
Against Rutgers, the Buckeye defense looked as good as it has in years. Despite not forcing a turnover, which has so far been the hallmark of this unit in 2016, they held the Scarlet Knights scoreless. Ohio State recorded as many sacks as Rutgers did
complete passes. It was a ludicrous performance.
They won’t get off quite so easy against the Hoosiers. While Kevin Wilson’s team probably doesn’t strike fear into the hearts of many Buckeye fans, the Hoosiers have proven themselves a competent team through the air and a serviceable one on the ground, descriptions that really don’t apply to three of the four teams that Ohio State has dismantled this season.
If Indiana keeps the margin closer than Vegas (32.5 points at press time) and the advanced stats (25.6 points) think they will, it will almost certainly be because of this competent passing attack. Led by junior quarterback Richard Lagow, who beat out would-be giant killer and Handsomest Dude In College Football™ Zander Diamont in camp this summer, the Hoosiers have effectively spread the ball around to a trio of experienced receivers. They’ve done some damage, even against a team like traditional Big Ten powerhouse Michigan State.
Enter Marshon Lattimore.
The Stats
Name: Marshon Lattimore
Number: 2
Position: Cornerback
Year: Sophomore
Height: 6’0
Weight: 192 lbs.
Line: 7.5 tackles, 3 interceptions, 4 passes broken up
As name-making seasons go, Lattimore has so far only been outshone by his teammate Malik Hooker on the Buckeye defense. Hooker, Lattimore, and Gareon Conley make up the backbone of a secondary that’s making it easier and easier to forget the names Bell, Powell, and Apple. Chalk it up to the players themselves, chalk it up to the wizardry of Urban Meyer, chalk it up to Greg Schiano’s rabidity. Whatever the reason, the Ohio State secondary has become a force to be reckoned with in college football.
The spotlight might shine brightest on Lattimore this Saturday.
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