Breakaway touchdown runs through a loaded defensive front. An impossible leaping touchdown grab over a top rival. A spin move heard around the world.
Even though Ohio State fell short of expectations and missed out on this year’s College Football Playoff, it didn’t have a shortage of breathtaking plays during the regular season.
These five plays stand out not only for their entertainment value—they also turned close games into Ohio State victories.
No. 5: Darron Lee’s Interception vs. Northern Illinois
When Ohio State hosted Northern Illinois in Week 3, Buckeyes fans were hoping the lackluster offensive performance against Hawaii the previous week was an aberration. The Huskies showed that Ohio State’s offensive struggles were very real, and they trailed by just three points late in the third quarter when Darron Lee made the game-saving play.
Deep in its own territory, Northern Illinois tried to hit Ohio State with a quick bubble screen to the perimeter. Lee read the play and popped in front of the intended receiver to pick off the pass and return it 41 yards for the score.
Specific shout out to the ref who gets absolutely steamrolled at the eight-second mark.
No. 4: Braxton Miller’s Crazy Catch vs. Rutgers
While Ezekiel Elliott was Ohio State’s best and most productive playmaker, Braxton Miller was the team’s most electric. He proved that on a few occasions throughout the season, one of which came on the road against…
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