Even without star defensive end Chase Young, No. 1 Ohio State was a massive favorite over Maryland — 42.5 points at closing. And, as just about everyone with a pulse suspected, the Buckeyes didn’t need Young’s help to breeze past the Terps 73-14. In fact, they didn’t even need Young, who is suspended pending a NCAA investigation, to get pressure on Maryland quarterbacks. Ohio State notched seven sacks among five different defenders. The news isn’t that Ohio State won, or even won big. Instead, one might have detected a bit of passion in the way the Buckeyes handled their business without their Heisman-contending defender. Ohio State reached into its bag of tricks early by pulling off a perfectly-executed “onside” pooch kick that was recovered by receiver Chris Olave. That’s the type of play you bust out in practice, and only call if you get the look you like. In this…
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