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Ohio State Football: 3 takeaways from dominant win over Tulane

By Darrelle Thompson

(Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 25: Urban Meyer head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes after the game against the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State won 31 to 20 on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 25: Urban Meyer head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes after the game against the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State won 31 to 20 on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

1. The offense didn’t slow down

A 42-point first half in Urban Meyer’s first game back should clearly prove that this is one of the best offenses in the country.

The Buckeyes didn’t punt the ball until the second half, as they scored at will against an inferior Tulane defense.

Not only did Dwayne Haskins throw five touchdown passes in the first half, but Parris Campbell and Austin Mack also look to be the best set of receivers the Buckeyes have had since Michael Jenkins, Anthony Gonzalez and Santonio Holmes were on the field.

Campbell hauled in eight passes for 147 yards and two scores, while Mack also hauled in a touchdown reception.

The running game was again led by JK Dobbins, who continues to be the change of pace back that Ohio State can use in tight situations.

Dobbins finished the game with 11 carries for 55 yards and a score, but the second team offense handled the second half so a huge statistical performance wasn’t expected from any individual Buckeye running backs.

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So those are the major takeaways for the Ohio State blowout win over Tulane. Are there any other things you noticed in this game?

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