What Urban Meyer said at his weekly press conference ahead of road trip to Maryland
Saturday’s win was never pretty, but the Buckeyes defense set the tone in a 26-6 win over Michigan State.
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Ohio State entered the weekend No. 10 in the CFB Playoff rankings and likely still have a shot at the Playoff with just one loss. Taking out Michigan State leaves the Buckeyes with a road game against Maryland and the season-ending matchup with Michigan on the schedule.
As attention turns to the Terrapins, here’s a look at what Urban Meyer had to say at his weekly press conference. He began by explaining his appreciation and admiration for WR Terry McLaurin:
"If I have another child, I'm going to name him Terry. But I don't imagine that's going to happen." – Urban Meyer on his love for WR and punt gunner Terry McLaurin
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer says Mike Weber probably played his best game against Michigan State.
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) November 12, 2018
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer says the offensive line is unlikely to change from the starting five it is: “It’s not exactly where we need to be, but I am satisfied with where we’re at. Next guy in would be (redshirt freshman) Wyatt Davis.” pic.twitter.com/dr1LZYrkhC
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer says Dwayne Haskins is still developing, and some of his statistical dropoff has been a result of playing better defenses and receivers not hanging on to the ball.
"I'm pleased with Dwayne."
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer with a one-word answer on whether Michael Jordan's snaps are a concern: "Yes"
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer on team's play: "We're not playing great at times. But our defense played the way they did, our special teams played the way they did … but we're not where we want to be."
— Derrick Webb (@dw1509) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer already discussed Maryland's upset of Texas with Ohio State in hopes of staving off any possibility of overlooking the Terps with the Michigan game looming next week.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer on Ohio State sophomore linebacker Baron Browning: "I don't want to get deep into injuries, but he's probable this week."
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer on the Buckeyes against Michigan State "No one has done what we did to them defensively." @OhioStateFB
— MaryLee Melendez (@mleemelendez) November 12, 2018
"Believe it or not, I'm a halfway fun guy." – Urban Meyer on whether his players are surprised when he tells them to celebrate a little more.
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer on Ohio State redshirt freshman quarterback Tate Martell: "I do" see his role expanding. "He's an elite competitor, he's worked his you-know-what off and I do see that."
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer on Zach Smith’s Twitter rant: “Move on."
— Taylor Ashbrook 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (@taylor_ashbrook) November 12, 2018
Urban Meyer said he is "very close" with D.J. Durkin (his former assistant coach at Florida and Bowling Green) and his family but did not want to elaborate on his ouster from Maryland.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 12, 2018