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WATCH: Tate Martell takes cheap shot from Rutgers defender, then scores on 47-yard run 3 plays later
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It’s probably not a good idea to be on Tate Martell’s bad side.
Near the end of the game with Ohio State leading 45-3, Martell took off toward the sideline trying to pick up a few extra yards. That’s when a Rutgers defender loaded up and laid out the Buckeyes’ quarterback as he was stepping out of bounds.
The hit left Martell down on the sideline for a brief period of time.
https://twitter.com/schuttecfb/status/1038555133414653952?s=21
Think that would be the end of Martell’s night? Think again.
Three plays later, the backup quarterback scampered 47 yards for a touchdown run to give the Buckeyes a 52-3 lead in the 4th quarter.
Don't knock @TheTateMartell down to the turf.
If you do, the @OhioStateFB QB will get payback.#BTNStandout x @AutoOwnersIns pic.twitter.com/PWoH6geYDe
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) September 8, 2018
Martell finished the day completing 10-of-10 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. He added 95 rushing yards and a touchdown to his day.
So yeah, maybe B1G defenses should think the next time they think about taking a cheap shot on Martell. He can make you pay big time.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB