Though not without several moments of frustration and concern, Ohio State's 36-24 win over the Miami Hurricanes this past Satuday in the Horseshoe was satisfying on many levels. The Hurricanes came into this game with revenge on their mind for a game played before the vast majority of the players on either team were even in High School. No matter how the Canes fans, coaches or players try to spin it, they left Columbus having been dominated for four quarters.
The previous two-straight seasons the Buckeyes were reeling from September losses in their biggest game, but the 2010 Buckeyes are poised for a run at much bigger things. There are some glaring issues that need addressing before Buckeye fans can let themselves get too excited, however, especially on special teams. At this point in the season, the points given up by the Buckeyes stand at 10 given up by the defense, and 21 by the special teams.
There's plenty to talk about, so let's get to the stats.
Run/Pass Breakdown
77 Total Plays--413 yards--5.4 ypp
28 pass (36%)--12/28 for 233 yards 1 TD
49 rush (64%) for 180 yards 2 TD--3.7 ypc
14 Offensive Possessions
Ave. of 5.5 plays--29.5 yards
Ave. Start--OSU 48
First Down--33 plays (43%) for 159 yards
11 pass (33%)--4/11 for 105 yards 1 TD
22 rush (67%) for 54 yards 1 TD--2.5 ypc
Ave. gain of 4.8 yards
Second Down--25 plays (32%) for 144 yards
9 pass (36%)--5/9 for 74 yards
16 rush (64%) for 70 yards 1 TD--4.4 ypc
Ave. of 9.2 yards to go
Ave. gain of 5.8 yards
Third Down--18 plays (23%) for 111 yards
8 pass (44%)--3/8 for 54 yards
10 rush (56%) for 57 yards--5.7 ypc
Ave. of 8.4 yards to go
Ave. gain of 6.2 yards
Conversions--6/18 (33%)
Fourth Down--1 play (1%) for 1 yard
1 rush (100%) for 1 yard--1.0 ypc
Ave. of inches to go
Ave. gain of 1.0 yards
Conversions--1/1 (100%)
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