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Here’s what Ohio State interim coach Larry Johnson said after Buckeyes’ win vs. Michigan State
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Ohio State coach Larry Johnson made history on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first black coach to lead the Buckeyes on game day in their history.
Johnson is filling in for coach Ryan Day, who is out with COVID-19. He’s expected to be able to coach next weekend.
With Johnson in charge, OSU dominated Michigan State in 52-12 to move to 5-0 on the season.
Justin Fields was excellent with his arm and his legs. He completed 17-of-24 passes for 199 yards and two scores. He also rushed the ball 13 times for 104 yards and two more touchdowns.
Oklahoma transfer Trey Sermon also had a great day, eclipsing 100 yards rushing for the first time as a Buckeye.
Here’s what Johnson said after the win:
Larry Johnson: "If you're going to be a head coach for one day, you want Justin Fields with you."
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) December 5, 2020
Larry Johnson, fresh off his first win as a head coach, meeting with the media now.
Johnson said he viewed today as “standing the gap.” Said he did not want to have to stand in front of the team after a loss. pic.twitter.com/qRrS93k8vD
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) December 5, 2020
Larry Johnson said he got a tear in his eye when he realized in the third quarter that Ohio State was on track to win the game, because he knew how much playing this week meant to the players.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) December 5, 2020
Larry Johnson on Cleveland Heights product Tyreke Smith: “The sky’s the limit for Tyreke. He’s got a chance to be a really special player for us.”
— Pat Chiesa (@PatChiesa) December 5, 2020
Larry Johnson @R2X_Rushmen1 on being first African-American HC to coach a game for @OhioStateFB , he said "I just wanted to make sure when I handed it back over to Coach Day we're 5-0." And said it was a "great honor", but that his mind was more on the players and others.
— Tim May (@TIM_MAYsports) December 5, 2020
#Buckeyes acting HC and D-line coach Larry Johnson on DT Haskell Garrett, who had a touchdown today: "What a great story. Here's a guy who's lucky he's still here, continuing to play great football for us." Garrett was shot in the face in an incident during the summer.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 5, 2020
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.