Ohio State Football: 5 players who earned game balls vs. Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver Johnnie Dixon #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 70 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on September 30, 2017 at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

Speaking of touchdowns, Johnnie Dixon had two of them against Rutgers, and was close to having three. The redshirt Junior doubled his season total of touchdowns in this game and had a career high 115 receiving yards.

Similar to Booker and Weber, injuries have been a concern for Dixon. As a former top recruit, this game is one to remember for Johnnie Dixon.

He has yet to really break out, and if he wants to prove to be a go-to guy in big games for the Buckeyes, now is the time to separate himself from the pack.

Johnnie Dixon (@YoungKing_JD5) is out here walking that tightrope.

J.T. Barrett finds him again for the duo's 2nd TD connection tonight: pic.twitter.com/97m0eFQnrP
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 1, 2017

Dixon did a good job standing out last night. If he stays healthy, he’ll have the chance to accumulate many more helmet stickers before his time as a Buckeye is up.

The receiving corps for Ohio State has been inconsistent of late, and the timing of this type of performance was perfect for Dixon. Look for him to get more of an opportunity in the coming weeks.

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