The OSU offense looked relatively efficient, but that impression has to be tempered some. The OSU defense was pretty severely shackled in the game. For instance, the defense was allowed to blitz just once in each possession. In other words, once they blitzed, they could not do so again until there was a change of possession. That is a pretty big advantage for the offense.
Special teams play was very, very disappointing.
The outcome of the game was determined by a muffed punt by the Gray, giving the Scarlet possession late in the game inside the 50. Craig Krenzel then led the Buckeyes to the winning score, going over himself from the four-yard line. Slightly over 22,000 fans were in attendance. The only severe injury of the day was sustained by defensive back Raheem Shabazz who suffered a dislocated ankle. Our coverage will continue tonight and tomorrow with game notes, comments from Jim Tressel and various Buckeye player and assistant coaches as well.