Another solid performance against an inferior opponent. Big strides forward by the D in week 2 over week 1. Not a lot to say, but here we go.
Offense: A
co-MVPs: Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell
Another fantastic week for the offense with little to complain about. Haskins was nearly perfect....and Martell was perfect. Yes, the opponent was buttgers, but that's still really impressive. I didn't analyze the game that deeply because it was never in doubt, but the good news was there was essentially nothing off script. No surprises and a very solid performance.
Defense: F (I kid)
MVPs: OSU Defensive line
You. Let. Rutgers. Score. WHHHHHHYYY?!?! Yes, I'm joking (although that was the first points the Scarlet Knights have scored on OSU since 2015 -- in garbage time). The defense was fantastic. I'm now ready to buck the narrative that the Clemson D-line is the best in the country. The Buckeyes have the more impressive line in the country (Pro-football Focus agrees). The front four can't be beat, but the secondary will be tested next week.
Special Teams: B
Don't put anyone back to field punts. I've said it for 3 years now, but it's time. No matter who is back there, they are greater threats to fumble than to get a positive outcome (better than 0). It's more likely that bad things happen than good things (and the cost outweighs the benefits). Even the GOAT McCall fumbled. Go 100% safe or at the least, fair catch everything (and find someone that is reliable to catch.
Coaching: A
What is there to say? Another great gameplan and execution.
Overall: A
You did what you were supposed to. Often, lofty expectations aren't met. This time, they were comfortably exceeded.
On to the first real test of the season!
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