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Ohio State names Players of the Game after dominant win against Purdue

Mark Kern

By Mark Kern

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Ohio State put together its most complete game of the season in a 45-0 win against Purdue in Week 11. The offense roared behind a 260-yard, 3-touchdown performance from quarterback Will Howard, while the defense allowed only 206 total yards and finished with 4 sacks.

On Sunday, the team announced the recipients of its offensive, defensive, and special teams Player of the Week honors.

Running back TreVeyon Henderson took the offensive honor.

Henderson teams up with Quinshon Judkins to form arguably the best running back duo in all of college football. Both of them are capable of putting up big numbers, and it was Henderson’s turn on Saturday. He finished the game with 128 yards of total offense and 1 touchdown. He finished with 85 rushing yards on just 6 carries. He also finished with a season-high 3 catches and 43 receiving yards.

Heading into the season, the defense was looked at as 1 of the biggest reasons the Buckeyes were a title contender. They have been good all year, but have taken it to another level since the loss to Oregon. One of the stars on defense is JT Tuimoloau, and he was named the Defensive Player of the Game for his performance.

He finished the game with 4 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 forced.

Caden Curry was named the Special Teams Player of the Game after he finished with 3 tackles while also having a blocked punt.

The Buckeyes play Northwestern at Wrigley Field next weekend, and then have a home game against No. 5 Indiana on Nov. 23.

Mark Kern