March 17, 2025

Clemson must stop Curtis Samuel and Ohio State’s rushing attack

Ohio State running back Curtis Samuel is a dynamic force all across the offensive formation. (Jay LaPrete/AP Photo)The Ohio State Buckeyes, and specifically Coach Urban Meyer, are known for their potent rushing attacks. Ezekiel Elliot, the leading rusher in the NFL in his rookie season, was selected fourth overall in the 2016 NFL draft after two stellar campaigns for Ohio State under Meyer’s stewardship. And Percy Harvin, Chris Rainey and Tim Tebow were dynamic rushing threats during Meyer’s time at Florida. This year is no different with Ohio State producing better than 258 yards per game this season, ninth overall. The Buckeyes backfield features Mike Weber, who rushed for 1,072 yards with nine touchdowns this season and dual-threat quarterback J.T. Barrett, with 847 yards and nine touchdowns rushing in 2016. But it is the team’s other running back, Curtis Samuel, who could give Clemson’s defense the most trouble. “He’s everywhere,” Clemson Coach Dabo…

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