November 18, 2024

Chase Young May Prove Best Ohio State Pass-Rusher Ever


Ohio State’s 38-7 victory over Wisconsin could be the first of two meetings between the teams this season if the Badgers can win the rest of their games to earn a rematch Dec. 7 in the Big Ten Championship game. If so, they’ll certainly try blocking OSU defensive end Chase Young differently. Perhaps born of confidence in its massive offensive line, or a fear that double-teaming Young would leave Ohio State’s other players free, or that tailback Jonathan Taylor would neutralize Young by rushing directly toward him, Wisconsin appeared to make no special allowances for the nation’s leading pass-rusher. The results proved as disastrous to the Badgers as they were helpful to Young’s Heisman Trophy campaign and NFL draft stock. His two caused fumbles and school record-tying four sacks were part of a six-tackle afternoon that claimed the lion’s share of the individual accolades for the Buckeyes’ dominant ascent to 8-0.…

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