Ohio State found the offense easy to come by in a walkover win against Maine...reserve center Felix Okpara (above) had his best night as a Buckeye...which brings the Buckeyes one step closer to resuming Big Ten play as the first of the year approaches. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
While coach Ryan Day was adding at least 19 players Wednesday, linebacker Steele Chambers was preparing to return to the Atlanta area to play Georgia in the CFP.
The players were dragging mentally and physically before a practice days after the loss to Michigan, and that's when the sophomore defensive end went ballistic in the locker room about not giving up. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
Tyler Nickel's early block of Brice Sensabaugh proved a metaphor for what came later....some great basketball by Ohio State, but ultimately a tougher group of Tar Heels would overcome the Buckeyes in overtime. (Photo courtesy of UNC).
Head coach Ryan Day and his players have practiced with urgency since the 22-point loss to Michigan for a second chance at a national championship. And now the holidays will take a back seat in priority in order to prepare for Georgia.
