Grading the Bucks: Week 3 -- Indiana

Another week, another beatdown.  Very short (late) write-up this week because we had another nearly flawless performance.

Offense: A
MVP: J.K. Dobbins (RB)
This just wasn't fair.  Yeah, there was a little struggle early on, but very minor.  The Buckeye's had their way with the hapless Hoosiers.  Normally, Olave and Fields would be the highlights but Dobbins was fantastic.  The TD run was textbook and showed that this team is ready for any challenge.  Chris Olave continues to impress me in all phases weekly.  Look out for Master Teague in the future of this Buckeye backfield.  He looked great.

Defense: A
MVP: Chase Young (DE) and Damon Arnette (CB)
I'm the furthest person in the world from a Damon Arnette supporter in general, but I'll give credit when he has a good game a stellar play.  The 96 yards to the house on a pick six in which he baited the QB into the throw was beautiful.  In case you haven't heard the call, here it is .  He stayed in school!  Chase Young is a locked and loaded top 5 pick in the 2020 NFL draft (barring injury).  Once again, the quick strike offense gave the Bullets a little trouble.  It will be interesting how they fair against a more competent offense, but they are currently doing everything they need to do to show monstrous growth from last year's dumpster fire.

Special Teams: B+
MVP: Chris Olave (WR)
Another blocked punt for Olave (see Michigan 2018) has this unit on absolute fire.  The downgrade is for the missed chip shot field goal early on which simply can't happen.  Momentum and setting the tone are crushed when a drive (particularly an early one) yields nothing.

Coaching: A
What is there to say here? Dominant plan and execution.  Props to Day and Co. for keeping the team focused and prepared.

Overall: A
Huge road win that shows this team is going to be a factor in the playoff race all year.  Dominant in all phases.  It was an overmatched opponent, but they performed as they should have.  Keep it rolling.