THE RUNNING START
When: Saturday, October 10, 2015
Where: Columbus, OH, Ohio Stadium
TV: Noon Big Ten Network
Announcers: Eric Collins, Glen Mason and Rick Pizzo
This will be the second game between Ohio State and Maryland in football.
Below you will find some interesting facts about the teams, key offensive player stats, coach information, and team stats.
THE LAST TIME...
- Ohio State played Maryland the Buckeyes won 52-24 in College Park.
- The Buckeyes lost to a B1G opponent is Columbus was November 19, 2011 against Penn State (14-20).
- Maryland played in Columbus was...never.
- OSU did not score at least 20 points was 2012 in a 17-16 win at No. 20 Michigan State.
- Ezekiel Elliott did not rush for 100 yards was against Minnesota in 2014 (91 yards).
ON THE HORIZON
- In the history of the AP Poll Ohio State has been ranked No. 1 for 101 weeks. That ties the Buckeyes with Oklahoma for the most weeks ranked No. 1 all-time.
- Ohio State is one shutout away from having two shutouts in a season for three consecutive years.
- Cameron Johnston is second all-time at Ohio State with 65 punts downed inside the 20 yard line. Johnston is 13 away from tying the Ohio State record.
- Braxton Miller is seven rushing touchdowns away from becoming the ninth player in D-I with 40 rushing and 40 passing touchdowns.
- Ohio State currently has a 25 game regular season B1G win streak.
College Park, MD.
GET TO KNOW MARYLAND
- The University of Maryland is located in College Park, MD.
- Maryland was established in 1856.
- The Terrapins are 2-3 this season.
- Maryland is 18-19 (.486) since 2012.
- Last week Maryland lost to That Team (0-28).
TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTIONS:
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How many times has Urban Meyer won 10 straight games in a single season?
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Urban Meyer has won 13 or more games in a single season more times than any other coach in the history of the FBS. How many times has Meyer accomplished this feat?
- Can you name the radio announcer who does play by play and is known as "the voice of the Buckeyes"?
Answers at the bottom of today's article.
MARYLAND'S INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
PASSING
QB Caleb Rowe (Jr)
Last Game: 8/27, 47 yards, 3 INTs
2015 Stats: 40/91 (.440), 428 yards, 4 TDs, 12 INTs
Career: 163/320 (.509), 2,196 yards, 16 TDs, 22 INTs
RUSHING
RB Brandon Ross (Sr)
Last Game: 44 yards, 3.1 ypc
2015 Stats: 402 yards, 5.5 ypc, 2 TDs
Career: 1,987 yards, 4.9 ypc, 11 TDs
RECEIVING
WR Levern Jacobs (Jr)
Last Game: 20 yards, 3 rec., 6.7 ypr
2015 Stats: 196 yards, 18 rec., 10.9 ypr, 2 TDs
Career: 886 yards, 72 rec., 12.3 ypr, 5 TDs
WR D.J. Moore (Fr)
Last Game: 17 yards, 8.5 ypr
2015 Stats: 129 yards, 8 rec., 16.1 ypr, 1 TD
Career: 272 yards, 15 rec., 18.1 ypr, 3 TDs
OHIO STATE'S INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
PASSING
QB Cardale Jones (Jr)
Last Game: 18/27 (.667), 245 yards, TD, INT
2015 Stats: 63/106 (.594), 867 yards, 5 TDs, 5 INTs
Career Stats: 119/199 (.598 ), 1,729 yards, 12 TDs, 7 INTs
QB J.T. Barrett (So)
Last Game: Did Not Play
2015 Stats: 21/38 (.553), 193 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Career Stats: 224/352 (.636), 3,027 yards, 36 TDs, 12 INTs
RUSHING
RB Ezekiel Elliott (Jr)
Last Game: 274 yards, 11.9 ypc, 3 TDs
2015 Stats: 729 yards, 7.3 ypc, 8 TDs
Career Stats: 2,869 yards, 7.1 ypc, 28 TDs
H-Back Braxton Miller (Sr)
Last game: 14 yards, 14.0 ypc, 0 TD
2015 Stats: 150 yards, 6.8 ypc, 1 TD
Career: 3,205 yards, 5.5 ypc, 33 TDs
RECEIVING
H-Back Braxton Miller (Sr)
Last Game: -9 yards, -9.0 ypr, 0 TD
2015 Stats: 112 yards, 14.1 ypr, 1 TD
Career Stats: 112 yards, 16.0 ypr, 1 TD
WR Michael Thomas (Jr)
Last Game: 54 yards, 13.5 ypr, 1 TD
2015 Stats: 292 yards, 14.6 ypr, 4 TDs
Career: 1,113 yards, 14.5 ypr, 13 TDs
THE RUNOFF
Urban Meyer has won 25 straight B1G regular season games.
43-3 (.935) at Ohio State (4th year)
147-26 (.850) overall (14th year)
Meyer is 1-0 against Maryland
Randy Edsall was hired by Maryland in 2011.
22-33 (.400) at Maryland (5th year)
96-103 (.482) overall (5th year)
This is Randy Edsall's second head coaching job.
CLIFF CLAVEN'S LITTLE KNOWN FACTS CORNER
- Ohio State has the most all-time appearances in the AP Poll with 844.
- Among current players Joey Bosa's 21.5 career sacks ranks second in the nation.
- Ohio State has won a nation's best 15 consecutive road games.
- The Buckeyes are second in the B1G in scoring (34.4) and rushing (239.6).
- Michael Thomas has caught a pass in 21-straight games.
- Ohio State has a record of 54-4 when ranked No. 1 and playing an unranked opponent.
- Ezekiel Elliott has 10-straight games of at least 100-yards rushing.
- Elliott is averaging 8.0 yards per carry over the last 10 games.
- Ohio State has won a nation’s best 18 consecutive games.
- Urban Meyer is two wins away from his fourth 20-game win streak. He was the first to get three 20-game winning streaks and could become the first to get four 20-game winning streaks.
- Tyvis Powell's blocked field goal against WMU was Ohio State's first since 2012.
- Raekwon McMillan had a career-high 16 tackles against WMU.
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS BUSTED
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The Buckeyes' defense has not allowed a rush of 20+ yards this season. - Diamont scored on a 79-yard touchdown run.
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| 2015 STATS | RANK | CATEGORY | 2015 STATS | RANK |
| 34.4 | 41st | Points For | 23.6 | 99th |
| 15.2 | 14th | Points Against | 31.8 | 95th |
| OFFENSE | ||||
| 239.6 | 16th | Rushing Offense | 162.6 | 84th |
| 212.6 | 78th | Passing Offense | 169.8 | 103rd |
| 452.2 | 33rd | Total Offense | 332.4 | 114th |
| DEFENSE | ||||
| 132.6 | 39th | Rushing Defense | 199.8 | 102nd |
| 150.4 | 11th | Pass Defense | 249.6 | 93rd |
| 283.0 | 14th | Total Defense | 449.4 | 109th |
| OFF. MISC. | ||||
| .348 | 103rd | 3rd Down Conv. | .324 | 112th |
| .750 | 108th | Red Zone | .818 | 76th |
| 12.0 | 38th | Punt Return | 24.0 | 4th |
| 24.8 | 30th | Kickoff Return | 22.3 | 52nd |
| DEF. MISC. | ||||
| .333 | 46th | 3rd Down Conv. | .383 | 75th |
| .818 | 60th | Red Zone | .818 | 60th |
| 92.5 | 9th | Pass Eff. Def. | 134.1 | 94th |
| 41.9 | 10th | Net Punting | 35.1 | 100th |
| MISC. | ||||
| - 0.8 | 101st | Turnover Margin | - 1.8 | 121st |
| 8.0 | 104th | Penalties Per Game | 7.6 | 93rd |
| Total: 15 | THE EDGE | Total: 4 |
TODAY'S TRIVIA ANSWERS:
How many times has Urban Meyer won 10 straight games in a single season?
Answer: Six.
Ohio State: 2014 (13)
Ohio State: 2013 (12)
Ohio State: 2012 (12)
Florida: 2009 (12)
Florida: 2008 (10)
Utah: 2004 (12)
Urban Meyer has won 13 or more games in a single season more times than any other coach in the history of the FBS. How many times has Meyer accomplished this feat?
Answer: 4.
2014: 14
2009: 13
2008: 13
2006: 13
Can you name the radio announcer who does play by play and is known as "the voice of the Buckeyes"?
Answer: Paul Keels.
Sources
ohiostatebuckeyes.com
stats.ncaa.org
sportsreference.com
