Notes from Michigan State Game

The score from the Ohio State-Michigan State game is deceiving. The defense dominated, only allowing 185 total yards and a field goal, but the Spartans had two late returns for a touchdown. Ohio State held a comfortable lead, but Boeckman under pressure threw an interception that was run back 54 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. In Ohio State's next possession, Boeckman fumbled when sacked and the ball was returned 25 yards for another touchdown. In the next possession Beanie Wells fumbled the ball, and Michigan State had their hands on the ball, but Beanie was able to recover the fumble. Ohio State punted the ball, and Michigan State drove down the field and settled for a field goal. Ohio State switched to conservative mode. On the kickoff, Ohio State setup for an on-side recovery, but Michigan State kicked a regular kick and Brandon Saine took a knee to avoid a turnover on the return. Beanie helped run out the clock. Outside of the turnovers, Boeckman had a great day, completing his first ten passes, tying a school record twelve straight completions, hitting 15 of 23 for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Beanie gets the gameball, for turning in a career game with 221 yards and one touchdown. He was able to get some critical first downs to run down the clock at the end of the game. His ankle troubles did not appear to affect him.