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Ohio State fans concerned over stagnant offensive start vs. Indiana
By Paul Harvey
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A number of Ohio State fans on social media are a bit concerned after the first half against Indiana, and that’s certainly understandable. A program that has been known for elite quarterbacks and high-volume offenses under Ryan Day has been quiet through the first 30 minutes of the game.
Entering the break, Ohio State holds a 10-3 lead against the Hoosiers. The lone touchdown is courtesy an early run from Miyan Williams while the passing attack for the Buckeyes has struggled.
Starting QB Kyle McCord is 10-for-16 passing but posted just 94 yards. He did have a couple of drops from receivers, but McCord has not been sharp at times and threw one bad interception in the first half.
Ohio State’s star-studded receiving room has also been quiet with Marvin Harrison Jr. recording just 18 yards on 2 catches. Emeka Egbuka had 3 catches, but he had even less yardage with 16.
There is plenty of time to improve, but the current situation has left a number of fans uneasy, for good reason. Take a look:
We’re winning and the D has only given up 3 points. I am holding tongue on the rest of my thoughts. https://t.co/QQsAygGiVw
— CLEology (@_CLEology) September 2, 2023
Well only 1 half of football into the season and I officially want to throw up so…OSU football is back baby https://t.co/0NmTFVkwRX
— George Clark (@GeorgeVClark) September 2, 2023
Offense needs to do better. Day has to let his guys throw the ball because the conservative playcalling isn’t working. Defense and kicking have been great so far. Just get some better offense in the 2nd half and we should be fine.
— Luke Garrison (SonicHockeyCoolFanAccount) (@SHCBackupAcc) September 2, 2023
Best receiver group in the country and have only thrown the ball 17 times, majority of it being 33 seconds left in the half… someone help me understand the game plan here man😭
— Dom “YRG” Robinson (@cantguarddom) September 2, 2023
Embarrassing half unbelievable
— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus) September 2, 2023
I miss CJ Stroud pic.twitter.com/acg6pip226
— rob jones ii (@_robjones5) September 2, 2023
Let me know when Ohio State is playing
— Cammy (@Cammyz_) September 2, 2023
Defense has been good. Offense is stagnant and playcalling is horrible
— Buckeye Intel (@BuckeyeIntel) September 2, 2023
The fact that Ryan Day is calling plays on offense in the year of our Lord 2023 is absolutely degrading
— joey (@JMechling_36) September 2, 2023
Yea what the hell are we doing we should be 30-3 man I miss stroud I wish he didn’t declare
— Nav (@Navtreaks) September 2, 2023
This is slightly alarming. Step on the gas https://t.co/qNQcwYMYwt
— BUCKEYE NATION JEFF 🅾️🏈 (@Magic_Mahomes) September 2, 2023
This finna be the final score https://t.co/1l3igQYmay
— MJ Kujo 🧜🏽♀️🕸️ (@dissectedmarimo) September 2, 2023
i’m not mad i’m just dissapointed https://t.co/G15pfAbwpO
— liv 👽 (@livk1423) September 2, 2023
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.