The Buckeyes desperately needed an offensive spark, so they turned to the punter.
Backed up in their own territory, Ryan Day drew up a fake punt to keep the drive alive – and Drue Chrisman delivered with a perfect throw.
FAKE PUNT @OhioStateFB converts on 4th and 9 to keep their offense on the field! pic.twitter.com/OwnCvQOUjD
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 8, 2019
The drive ultimately sputtered in the red zone after a Justin Fields fumble, but that doesn't negate Chrisman's heroics.