#5 Ohio State – 41
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor carried the load as the Buckeyes dominated the upset-minded BYU Cougars, turning in a much more impressive performance after floundering in their first round victory.
The Buckeyes scored in every quarter, forced four turnovers, and dominated time of possession by holding the ball for over 12 minutes. Pryor was determined to exercise the demons of a first round performance where the offense appeared out of sync against Middle Tennessee State. Completing 10 of 16 for 179 yards and two touchdowns through the air, Pryor was as dangerous on the ground, rushing for 77 yards of 19 carries while also finding the end zone twice.
Ohio State jumped out to an early lead after forcing a three and out, where Max Hall barely missed on a first down play action pass that would have surely given the Cougars an early lead. BYU was able to answer on a screen pass to Harvey Unga that went for 64 yards, tying the score at 7-7. That single play would turn out to be one of the only positive plays for the BYU offense all day.
The Buckeyes added another touchdown and field goal to take a lead of 17-7 heading into the locker room. While the lead was only 10 points, Ohio State dominated the opening half on both sides of the ball, turning in an impressive wide receiver reverse that netted a 21 yard gain by WR DeVeir Posey on the touchdown drive.
The second half saw more of the same for both squads. Oft-troubled WR Ray Small got in on the mix with two long touchdown receptions. Kicker Aaron Pettrey added a 52 yard field goal, and Ohio State asserted itself as a favorite as the tournament moves toward 16 teams remaining.
Ohio State will take on the Big Ten's newest addition, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who will join the conference in 2011-2012. The match up promises to be an intense battle given the the barbs the have been recently exchanged between Green and Orange, involving a care-package a confident Orange sent out to the entire league.
Stats:
Ohio State
Terrelle Pryor – QB rating- 197.7, 10/16 passing for 179 yards, 2 TDs; 19 carries for 77 yards, 2 TDs
DeVeir Posey – 1 rush for 21 yards; 2 catches for 35 yards
Ray Small – 5 catches for 118 yards, 2 TDs
Chimdi Chekwa – Tackle, TFL, FR, INT
Anderson Russell – INT, FR
Ross Homan – 4 tackles, 2 TFL, FF
Aaron Pettrey – 2/2 FG, 52 long; 5/5 PAT
BYU
Harvey Unga: 3 catches for 64 yards, 1 td
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