It wasn't pretty, but Ohio State got the job done.
Ohio State found itself in a shallow hole at half time after starting an injured TreVeyon Henderson at running back and being thoroughly unable to run the ball. Dallan Hayden came in from the bullpen and had promptly went off, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and scoring three of the team's four offensive touchdowns.
The biggest story of the day was the puzzling decision to start Henderson at tailback in a game when Ohio State theoretically shouldn't have needed him. Knowing the injury status of the team's two feature backs, it seemed logical to think that Henderson would stay on the shelf alongside Miyan Williams in anticipation of next weekend's regular season finale.
With his longest run just 18 yards, he may not be a certified"home run hitter" like Henderson and Williams, but he's been a critical player for one of the most injured units on the team. Why he didn't start the game remains one of the bigger mysteries of the season, and the decision did little to dispel feelings from the grumpier segments of the fanbase that head coach Ryan Day is too stubborn for his own good.
The bad news, however, is that Maryland had plenty of success through the air, with Tagovailoa completing 72% of his passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns. They had far less success on the ground, rushing for just 84 yards
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