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Ohio State had two incredible catches to start the second half, resulted in much-needed TD against Wisconsin
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Down 21-7 in the Big Ten Championship Game, Ohio State was faced with the most adversity it has had to overcome all season to Wisconsin.
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The Buckeyes received the second half kickoff and needed to get momentum as quickly as possible. It did just that, as quarterback Justin Fields escaped the pocket on a third-and-seven and found wide receiver Chris Olave for a 50-yard gain.
Olave broke off his route as Fields extended the play and the two connected perfectly:
Chris Olave is such a high IQ and refined WR for just a sophomore. Great job working open for Justin Fields. pic.twitter.com/ry2hOzQQhM
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) December 8, 2019
Two plays later, Fields found tight end Jeremy Ruckert in the end zone. Credit Fields for the throw, but give Ruckert even more credit.
Here’s why:
🤯 COME ONNNN 🤯@Jeremy_Ruckert1 makes an unbelievable one-handed catch for the @OhioStateFB touchdown! pic.twitter.com/VYAu1f7mJE
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 8, 2019
These two plays were huge for the Buckeyes. That made it 21-14 Wisconsin, and on the ensuing possession, the Badgers’ punter mishandled the ball and gave Ohio State excellent field position.
The Buckeyes converted on a field goal to make it 21-17. The game is being televised on FOX.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.