The biggest impact on game outcome Texas v Ohio State

[A-10HORN]

2 hours ago, Bunk Moreland said:

It’s not unlike UT’s situation. The narrative is that Texas is replacing 4 starters, which is true technically speaking. But LT Trevor Goosby filled in for an injured Kelvin Banks during Texas’s key stretch of games against A&M, Georgia, and Clemson. So he has been battled tested and looked awesome. Cole Hutson replaces Jake Majors at C, but Hutson started several games his freshman year and played heavily at RG last year. The only two players with limited starting or playing experience are at LG (a senior) and RT (RS freshman 5-star). So the notion that Texas is replacing 4/5 starters and is young at OL is definitely a misconception. The key will be whether this line gels as well as last year’s.

Neto (LG) will be a JR just FYI. We get him back next year as well!

[jonbailey]

@LovingBuckeyeappreciate your insight and your respectful replies. It's really easy to be a jerk online.

My prediction is a slow start for both offenses. I think both teams will struggle to move the ball outside of explosive plays. That could put texas up at the half or the buckeye WRs might make some splash plays.

I think both offenses will pick up in the second half. OSU's lack of depth on the DL will enable texas to more consistently move the ball in the second half which should lead to points and the lead. This should force OSU into more passing situations where the texas pass rush should be the difference maker in the game. Ultimately i have Arch and the texas pass rush over coming a very balanced and talented squad at there house. 

I see texas running the ball and the clock to end the game rather than Arch needing to pull off a miracle in the 4th. Either way both teams are likely playoff teams.

[Bevo92]

14 hours ago, LovingBuckeye said:

I’m not necessarily saying Ohio State’s OL will be better than last season, just that there shouldn’t be any drop off. Ohio State’s OL can be one of the best in the country and still lose the battle to Texas’ front 7, they are that good lol

Great takes from a Buckeye @LovingBuckeye.   Thoughtful.   I disagree with your statement that Ryan Day is a better coach than Sark simply based on rationale that OSU won last year H2H 28-14.   That’s as oversimplified as me stating Sark is a better coach than Saban because we went into their house and completely dominated the Tide in 2023.   Saban hadn’t lost that bad at home in 15 years.   

Sark has built a sustaining elite program, improving YOY over the past 5 years, growing from an abysmal 5-7 in 2021 to 8-4 in 2022 to b2b semi-finals in 2023 and 2024.   OSU didn’t even make the playoffs in 2023.

On a separate note, i appreciate you clarifying the OL returning starters at OSU.   New OL coach and OC but theyve got some strength and experience up front.   Agree with you that our front-7 on Def will make OSU’s OL job tough all day and Sayin’ will be facing relentless pressure nonstop for 4 quarters.   That should be a key factor.

i also think the change in DC and OC at OSU is a bigger deal than is being highlighted.  
 

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Edited 1 hour ago by Bevo92