The Ohio State Buckeyes are now 2-0 after this second straight blowout victory, this one coming in a 48-3 win over Tulsa. While this game was essentially just a glorified scrimmage for the Buckeyes, there are still several things to takeaway from the game. Here are three things we learned about Ohio State:
1) Opportunistic defense
Most of the headlines in Columbus this offseason centered around the departures of so many key players on defense, and how the Buckeyes would replace them. Well, turns out that they may be even better on the back end of their defense. Malik Hooker already has three interceptions this season, and cornerback Marshon Lattimore picked off two passes in this game alone - and both players have returned one for a touchdown. When your defense can not only prevent points, but help out your offense by getting it into the end zone themselves, it makes you virtually impossible to beat.
2) So. many. weapons.
Ohio State doesn't have the singular star on their offense like they had with Ezekiel Elliott, but man, they have so many guys who can beat you. Curtis Samuel accounted for 140 yards of total offense against Tulsa, while Mike Weber averaged over five yards per carry and Dontre Wilson has been a major factor in both the running game and in the passing game. Oh yeah, and J.T. Barrett has the legs to go with his accurate arm. Stop one guy, and two or three more will bury you.
3) Ohio State doesn't have to play their best to be impressive
Ohio State's win against Bowling Green showed how dominant this team can be when they're clicking on all cylinders. This win over Tulsa showed the Buckeyes can still be dominant even if they're struggling a little bit. Even though the offense didn't score in the first half, they still won by over six touchdowns - and that's scary.
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