COLUMBUS — For the first time in weeks, Ohio State has been able to announce Players of the Game and Champions following a Saturday win. This week, those Players of the Game are the entire offensive line, safety Brendon White on defense, and linebacker Keandre Jones on special teams.
Jones blocked a first-quarter punt which led to a safety for the Buckeyes.
The Ohio State offensive line paved the way for 229 yards rushing on 40 attempts. That included a combined 254 yards rushing on 32 carries by running backs Mike Weber and J.K. Dobbins. Dobbins, who rushed for a season-high 163 yards on 23 carries and a career-high three touchdowns, was also named a Champion.
Joining Dobbins as offensive Champions were tight end Luke Farrell, and receivers Johnnie Dixon and Parris Campbell.
Defensively, Brendon White came off the bench to lead Ohio State with 13 tackles and two tackles for loss.
The rest of the Champions on defense were defensive linemen Dre’Mont Jones, Jonathon Cooper, and Jashon Cornell, linebacker Tuf Borland, and cornerback Damon Arnette.
Borland pitched in with eight tackles, while Jones added five tackles and a sack.
Of note, linebacker Malik Harrison finished with 13 tackles, yet did not grade out as a Champion.
Our grading system is a joke… as are a lot of our player personnel decisions. There is no way to justify Brendan White having not played earlier this season. In one game I can see he is our best safety (Jordan Fuller notwithstanding). I mean how could one justify playing Wint or Pryor ahead of Brendan White? I know he is not an out of state kid but gheez, there has to come a point when you go with the best guy whether is he is younger, from Ohio, or whatever.
Tuf Borland graded a champ huh…
White will not be able to cover anybody, thats why he isnt playing.
Being that he was athletic enough to play WR Last year I am not sure why he wouldn’t be able to cover… moreover, it would be impossible for him to cover worse than Wint and Pryor (the guys who have inexplicably played in front of him)
This is how they get the buckeye leaf stickers to put on their helmets. Brutus buckeye puts those stickers on each helmet.
That was not a champions caliber game.