Ohio State Football: 3 takeaways from comeback win vs. Wisconsin

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 07: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the BIG Ten Football Championship Game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2. Justin Fields was limited

Justin Fields had a great game against the Badgers. He threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns. However, it was obvious Fields was limited in this game.

Fields averages almost 10 carries per game but on Saturday, he had two designed runs. His other 10 carries were either scrambles when no one was open — or being sacked five times.

A contributing factor to Ohio State’s slow start on offense was adjusting to Fields not being part of the run game. That put the entire load on J.K. Dobbins since we didn’t see Master Teague in this game. There were a couple of spots where Fields left the pocket and would normally take off, but did not.

Fields is nursing a sprained MCL he sustained against Penn State, and aggravated against Michigan. He was still a force in the passing game, but the time off before whenever their bowl game is will be a godsend to rest that knee.

Despite not being a factor in the run game, Dobbins was masterful passing the football with 299 yards and three touchdowns. He proved he can stand in the pocket, scan the field and find the open receiver; even if he can’t drive the ball off his plant leg at 100 percent.

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