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Donovan Jackson addresses running game’s struggles vs. Iowa in Week 8
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Donovan Jackson is not happy with the way the Buckeye running game performed in Week 8.
Against Iowa, the Buckeyes had by far the worst rushing game of the season, finishing with just 66 yards. The game was the 1st in 2022 in which the Buckeyes gained less than 150 yards on the ground.
The offensive lineman was not happy with the performance.
Donovan Jackson on the OSU run game against Iowa: “We just didn’t play the way we should.” pic.twitter.com/70DNYe2j4E
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Jackson acknowledged the line did not play well enough against a tough Iowa defense. Fortunately for Jackson, the Buckeyes had no problem scoring through the air. The Buckeye defense also made up for the lack of ground game, causing 6 turnovers.
The Week 8 matchup broke a streak of 4 straight games of 200+ rushing yards for the Buckeyes.
Jackson and the Buckeye offense will have a chance to bounce back in Week 9 against a mediocre Penn State run defense. The Nittany Lions are allowing an average of 140 rushing yards per game.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.