Mac Jones’s passing line pretty much sums it up: 36 for 45, 464 yards, 5 TDs. DeVonta Smith caught three touchdowns in the first half – among 12 receptions for 215 yards. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Smith had more TDs and total yards than Ohio State’s entire offense. Smith and Jones finished #1 and #3 in the Heisman voting.
It could have been worse. Alabama had scored 52 with 13 minutes left, but chose to eat up the clock. Final score 52-24.
‘Bama averaged more than 48 points per game, about the same as last year’s LSU powerhouse.
Buckeyes didn’t show up. They looked sluggish & uninspired across the board. Even at their best I’m not sure they could’ve defeated Bama, who were really fired up and nearly flawless. It happens to the best of ’em though. The poor performance may hurt Fields’ draft status, I’m not sure. But it ensures Lawrence will go 1st.
What a rollercoaster for a NE Ohioan the last five days. Complete depression Thursday with the Lindor trade. We knew he was going but Carrasco too really hurts. Last night was like a replay of the Tressel-Urban Meyer matchup (14-41).
But Sunday was fun. And the Browns went through an astonishing amount of crap the preceding week. The Browns might have their best coach since Blanton Collier. And you can ask Shula or Landry how good he was.