Ohio State was one of the teams I was concerned about the Crimson Tide playing because we don't have the greatest track record against the Buckeyes. Plus, unless we're talking about Northwestern or Iowa, I despise Big Ten teams. I hate Illinois the most, but Ohio State is a close second.
Regardless, the offense absolutely devastated the Buckeyes last night. Before breaking his finger, Smitty dropped over 200 receiving yards on that hapless defense.
The team is definitely unique because of the circumstances of playing only SEC games and going undefeated.
Someone out there in sports journalism has called the brand of football the Tide plays "joyless murderball." I like that phrasing.
I certainly wish the defense was stronger, but I'm being picky.
Here's what the offense of joyless murderball dropped on Ohio State last night:
- 33 first downs - 10 rushing, 22 passing
- 157 net yards rushing
- 464 yards passing
- 621 yards of total offense
- Mac "Joker" Jones: 36 completions of 45 attempts, 5 TDs
- Devonta "Smitty" Smith: 12 receptions for 215 yards and 3 TDs in the first half
- John Metchie: 8 receptions for 81 yards
- Najee Harris: 7 receptions for 79 yards and 1 TD; 22 rushing attempts for 79 net yards and 2 TDs
- Brian Robinson: 10 rushing attempts for 70 yards
- 52 points
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