This is Game Week: Buckeyes Travel to Rutgers
11/13/2019 12:16:58 PM | Football
THE BASICS
Rutgers vs. No. 2 Ohio State • Saturday, Nov. 16 • When: 3:40 p.m. • Where: SHI Stadium • TV: BTN • Play by Play: Brandon Gaudin • Analyst: James Laurinaitis • Sidelines: Elise Menaker
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Ryan Day Midweek Update Press Conference
Ryan Day Presser Midweek Rutgers
Ryan Day Press Conference: Midweek Update vs. Rutgers, presented by OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute #GoBucks
Posted by Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday, November 14, 2019
FIELDS TABBED AS DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD SEMIFINALIST
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien Award, the Davey O’Brien Foundation and its National Selection Committee announced today.
The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the best college quarterback, and is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O’Brien Foundation and its National Selection Committee will release the names of the three finalists on Monday, Nov. 25. The 2019 Davey O’Brien winner will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards Thursday, Dec. 12.
FULLER A SEMIFINALIST FOR THE WITTEN MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Jordan Fuller – a two-time captain and veteran of 47 career games for the Buckeyes – is one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Man of the Year Award, which honors exemplary leadership.
Three finalists will be named for the award on Monday, December 16. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony on February 18, 2020, at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Just the 14th two-time captain in program history, Fuller is a three-year starter at safety and this season is leading the nation’s top overall statistical defense. He’s second on the team in tackles with 43 and also has a pair of interceptions. His play has helped the Buckeyes rank No. 1 nationally in scoring defense (8.6 points/game), total defense (214.8 points/game) and passing defense (126.6 yards/game).
Quick Quotes Previewing Rutgers
Jeff Okudah, CB
On responding to adversity:
I think our team has done a really good job of showing resiliency no matter what happens. Being here for three years we’ve had our fair share of adversity. Just being able to respond positively to anything that we face, I think that’s been big. We’ve always stressed that we need to be able to respond to adversity.
On Garrett Wilson:
I think what stands out about Garrett is his ball skills. Since I’ve been here I haven’t seen anyone that possesses those ball skills and how natural he’s able to locate the ball and high point the ball.
With another off-season with Coach Mick and Coach Hartline and as he starts to mature as a player, he can only get better.
Ryan Day Press Conference: Rutgers Preview
? Ryan Day press conference to preview Rutgers
Ryan Day Press Conference: Previewing Rutgers, presented by OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute #GoBucks
Posted by Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Ohio State vs. Rutgers Preview
YOUNG BUCKS GET IT DONE
- Freshman Zach Harrison made his first career start last week vs. Maryland and had a third-quarter sack.
- On the other side of Harrison was sophomore Tyreke Smith, who had three tackles and two sacks.
- Both Harrison and Smith graded out as champions as part of a defense that generated a season-high seven sacks.
SPEAKING OF SACKS
- The Buckeyes rank No. 1 in the nation in average sacks per game (4.56) and are No. 2 in total sacks (41.0), just one behind SMU.
- Ohio State’s 41 sacks this year have come from 15 different players.
- The Ohio State single-season team record for sacks is 51.0, set in 2017.
Sunday Lookahead: Ohio State vs. Rutgers
Notes to Know
- Through nine games, Ohio State has allowed just eight touchdowns, the fewest in the country. The Buckeyes have given up 10 or fewer points seven times this year.
- The Buckeyes are No. 1 nationally in scoring offense (51.0 points/game) and have scored 50 or more points four times this season. Ohio State is also No. 1 in scoring defense (8.6 points/game).
- Ohio State has converted 50 percent or better on third down in eight of nine games.
- The Buckeyes have won 27 of their last 29 games played in the month of November.
- Ohio State has won 29 of its last 32 Big Ten road games, including a 3-0 mark this season. The Buckeyes were unbeaten in Big Ten road games from 2012-15.
