Not sure what the Buckeyes learn today. Rutgers has the worst run defense in the league. Our top two receivers are out. Buckeyes pretty much focusing on the run game so far. Commentators talking about the Ohio State team "quietly establishing a run game." No. We are not. A couple games where we ran the ball better against sucky defenses is NOT establishing a run game. There is a reason I'm not a college coach. I'm clearly not qualified, nor experienced enough. That said, this one seems pretty obvious.
In my ignorant and humble opinion. . . I'm liking watching our defense do what are defense does. The stop on 4th and 1? Beautiful. A work of art. I would REALLY like to see Julian Sayin use 6-8 different receivers. Let him get reps with Wide receivers 3-10. It isn't like Smith and Tate are the only two he throws to. He likes Max Klare. Ennis gets grabs. RBs occasionally get a ball out of the backfield. I'm thinking out to the next 4-5 games. Let the RBs get some carries but use the other receivers and get some chemistry and rhythm with them. If we are up big, let Keinholz get some reps. Rutgers sucks. This game should be a practice for the "Next man up" mentality. See who shines. See who else gels with Sayin.
Am I wrong? Or am I listening too much to the naysayers with "they haven't been tested/cupcake schedule"? This isn't a stat padding team. This game needs to be a growth in a different way.