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Michigan State RB Jehuu Caulcrick runs it in early as the
Spartans got off to a fast start |
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MSU WR Jerramy Scott celebrates a TD |
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Caulcrick again |
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But it would become a frustrating day for MSU head coach
John L. Smith |
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The tide turned on this play, a rushed kick attempt that
was blocked by OSU and returned for a touchdown by Ashton Youboty on the
final play of the first half |
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Santonio Holmes had a big day receiving, catching 5 passes
for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns |
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Michigan State ran 87 plays to OSU's 41, had 27 first
downs to OSU's 13, had 456 total yards to OSU's 386, had zero turnovers
to OSU's four, and held the ball a whopping 40:59 to just 19:01 for OSU.
But the Buckeye defense stepped up when it counted, sacking MSU QB Drew Stanton 12 times |
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Here it's Marcus Green wrapping up Drew Stanton |
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Holmes celebrates with Ted Ginn, who also had a receiving
TD |
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Troy Smith runs in OSU's final touchdown to ice the game.
Smith was 10-for-15 for 249 yards and 3 TDs and had 7 carries for 42
yards and 1 TD. |
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Smith celebrates with lineman Nick Mangold |