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WATCH: Malik Hooker’s third interception of the year results in Ohio State’s first TD
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Ohio State was desperate for a big play nearing the end of the first half.
The offense looked lackluster and the Buckeyes found themselves without a touchdown against one of the worst FBS defenses.
Then Malik Hooker happened.
The Buckeye safety’s third interception of the year came at the perfect time:
Hooker is certainly becoming a household name in Columbus. He could be on his way to a defensive player of the week honor if he continues his ballhawking ways.
Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Tradition. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.