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The problem of the state of Ohio is not the image of the playoffs. That remains very much in play, possible without another defeat, despite Saturday's 49-0 defeat against Purdue.
No, the problem is not what can still happen, but what will actually happen in the last six weeks of the season.
The three-time boilermakers, far better than their disappointing record, swamped the Urban Meyer team, not only by upsetting, but by looking more like the top-ranked team than the Buckeyes. Purdue racked up 539 yards of offense and forced quarterback Dwayne Haskins to make 73 pass attempts, a school record. Ohio State High School, generally known for its professional prospects, lacks this talent and has allowed Rondale Moore of Purdue to eclipse 12 catches and 170 yards.
"Our flagrant shortcomings have been exposed," then said Ohio coach, Urban Meyer.
The result, even if unbalanced, should not be a shock. There were signs of this in recent weeks. The state of Ohio fought Indiana and Minnesota (Big Ten), who failed to run the ball – they racked up 168 rushing yards in the past two weeks – and limited opposition, thus allowing these teams to stay. Indiana has accumulated 406 yards of offense.
Take a closer look at the Buckeyes season, their quality wins, and they do not have the importance they once had. TCU is a game on the Big 12 basement. Penn State, who beat the Ohio State before giving 11 points in the fourth quarter, is a .500 team in the Big Ten.
It would still be foolish to bury Meyer et Cie. The air attack remains an elite behind the Haskins with big arms. The defense is still adapting to the lack of potential choice, the No. 1 pick in the draft, Nick Bosa, who chooses to prepare for the NFL draft after a basic operation, rather than returning late. year. Meyer will have almost two weeks to prepare for Nebraska, which should be a real loss of confidence before a visit to the state of Michigan on Nov. 10.
Little has changed for the Buckeyes regarding their post-season prospects. They always control their own destiny. A Big Ten champion at a loss will be selected. They must still beat Michigan's bloody rival in Columbus on November 24th. They simply can not afford losses.
The potential for the series remains. According to the recent Ohio State exhibit, it does not appear that he is able to do what is necessary to achieve it.
Challenge accepted
That was a reminder, with a virtuoso performance against so-called biggest challenger in the mediocre ACC, that Clemson remains the most legitimate threat to Alabama, who is repeating himself as the national champion. While the state of Ohio was exposed by Purdue, three defeats, LSU managed only one touchdown against the state of Mississippi, and the Michigan offensive with the state of Michigan, the Tigers were dealing with this clash supposed with the NC
True rookie Trevor Lawrence showed his talent on the arm, scoring 308 yards and a touchdown, running back Travis Etienne found the win three times for the third straight game, and the recessed star defense kept his opponent at one-digit at a single digit this year.
The other contenders – Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and LSU – all have holes exposed by Alabama. Between Lawrence and his flood of arms, and the first four carriers of potential NFL candidates, the undefeated Tigers are the only team able to keep pace with the Crimson Tide. Alabama-Clemson IV seems inevitable, probably during the last game of the season at Levi Stadium on January 7th.
Hacked Trojans
Lost in the midst of critics of great coaches such as Chip Kelly (UCLA), Scott Frost (Nebraska) and Willie Taggart (State of Florida) was another disappointing season for Clay Helton at USC. The Pac-12 is down, but the Trojans have been unable to take control of the South. They missed their chance with a terrible 41-28 loss against Utah on Saturday. USC, now 4-3 and 3-2, is in the spotlight. It's not going well in southern California.
Top 10
Alabama (8-0) (Last week: 1)
The fourth quarter of NFL playoff games are as interesting as the Alabama competitions. The Crimson Tide has not played a significant last quarter, unless you're concerned about the points gap.
2. Clemson (7-0) (4)
It was as much about the CAC as Clemson, so that the Tigers could handle with such ease the only other undefeated league, wielding the state N.C. 41-7 on Saturday.
3. Our Lady (7-0) (3)
The remaining agenda is not intimidating, but it's tricky, especially games against Northwestern and Syracuse, teams that have proved capable of organizing frustrations.
4. LSU (7-1) (5)
That hype begins – almost two weeks later – before Alabama goes to Bayou on Nov. 3. The last time the two men met each other in 2015, the Crimson Tide started a series of three consecutive losses. for tigers.
5. Michigan (7-1) (6)
It was probably the best day for football in Michigan since Jim Harbaugh's key press conference. Not only did the Wolverines defeat their rival, Michigan State, but Ohio State was also destroyed by Purdue, giving them first place in the rugged Big Ten East.
6. Georgia (6-1) (7)
Was the loss of LSU a shock or the result of Georgia facing a quality opponent? We'll know on Saturday when the Bulldogs will host Florida.
7. State of Ohio (7-1) (2)
Despite the unhealthy defeat against Purdue, Ohio State can still reach the playoffs if it wins. The problem is that the Buckeyes are unable to run the ball and stop their opponents – two qualities that are rarely missing from the Urban Meyer teams – and may not be capable of such a race.
8. Texas (6-1) (8)
That sound you hear is all that Austin exhales. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger's shoulder is making progress – he's starting to roll – and may not miss a moment.
9. Florida (6-1) (9)
No player has benefited so much from a coaching change as quarterback Feleipe Franks, who has flourished under Dan Mullen, which has significantly improved its number of players.
10. Central Florida (7-0) (NR)
Even without quarterback star McKenzie Milton (Undisclosed injury), UCF has overtaken East Carolina, extending his winning streak to 20 games.
Heisman watch
(in expected finishing order)
QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
The second-year sensation has now launched 25 touchdown passes and 152 relentless pass attempts for 2066 yards. Not one. It's hard to do in video games.
QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
Without Tagovailoa, he would be the leader. Murray responded to adversity, his first loss of the season, in a major way, by throwing four touchdowns in a TCU rout.
QB Dwayne Haskins, State of Ohio
Do not block the Purdue second leg on Haskins, who collected 470 yards and two touchdowns, doing everything he could to avoid setbacks.
Qc McKenzie Milton, Central Florida
Milton missed Saturday's game against East Carolina because of an injury. The junior quarterback can not afford to be away any longer, otherwise a trip to New York in December becomes unlikely.
RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
Taylor dominated Illinois with his third 150-yard performance, scoring 159 yards in 27 races.
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