In a hard-fought, low-scoring game, every big-time moment matters. In a top-three matchup in a season opener with so much unproven talent on both sides of the ball, winning the margins to win the game is vital, which includes turnovers and penalties. Ohio State did just that in its 14-7 win over top-ranked Texas Saturday afternoon.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian knows that, reflecting on the fact that the Buckeyes didn't turn the ball over and only had two penalties in the season opener.
“A lot of credit to Ohio State. They played a really disciplined game – zero turnovers, only two penalties.