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ACC, Big Ten championship games disappoint fans, media with putrid offenses

Sydney Hunte

By Sydney Hunte

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The ACC and Big Ten championship games haven’t exactly been a thrill a minute on Saturday night.

At the B1G championship game in Indianapolis, Michigan and Iowa are 10-0 at halftime. While the Wolverines are heavily favored in this one, they’ve been stymied by the Hawkeyes’ defense — recording just 16 yards on 15 carries and being held to 1-of-7 on 3rd down opportunities. That said, Iowa’s much-maligned offense hasn’t done much to shield its reputation: it’s totaled just 61 yards and 2 1st downs while posting 0 points. It’s punted on all of its possessions except 1: when it turned the ball over to Michigan at the Wolverines’ 30.

Meanwhile, in Charlotte, Florida State and Louisville are 3-0 at the break. The Seminoles and Cardinals have combined for 11 punts and 149 yards on the evening. Jack Plummer has struggled to a 4-of-14, 29-yard start, while true freshman Brock Glenn — FSU’s 3rd-string QB — is just 6-of-12 for 44 yards.

It’s been tough sledding offensively in these contests. Let’s see if things pick up in the 2nd half, though. Meanwhile, here’s reaction from social media:

 

Sydney Hunte