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Following his first career touchdown, Austin Mack could be Ohio State’s go-to receiver

Austin Mack lit up the Horseshoe with his high-flying, 31-yard reception against Oklahoma two Saturdays ago. Unfortunately, the ensuing fall resulted in a concussion that kept him out of the rest of the game. The following week against Army, he scored his first career TD on a comeback route from Barrett.

At 6’2, Mack is not the tallest receiver that the Buckeyes have, but thus far in 2017, he has proven to be a reliable receiver in a sea of Zone6 underachievement. His numbers aren’t extraordinary at this point (six receptions for 81 yards), but with the big play ability that we’ve already seen from him, and Barrett comparing him to the Buckeyes’ most recent stud WR, there is reason to believe that as the season progresses Mack will become the go-to option for Barrett on the outside.