WATCH: Tate Martell takes cheap shot from Rutgers defender, then scores on 47-yard run 3 plays later
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.
Rutgers cheap shot on Tate Martell pic.twitter.com/t38ADR7x4k
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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.
