The Opening Drive Post Game Edition 9/19: The Buckeyes Bounced Back

Ohio State closed the book on Texas with a 59–3 demolition of Kent State — and there were plenty of reasons to feel good about what comes next.

After the way last Saturday ended in Austin, Ohio State didn’t need to make Saturday against Kent State complicated.

The Buckeyes needed to get back on the field, play clean football, build some confidence and start moving forward.

Mission accomplished.

Ohio State jumped out 21–0 in the first quarter, led 35–0 at halftime and cruised to a 59–3 victory over Kent State. The Buckeyes finished with 518 total yards, including 382 through the air and 136 on the ground. Kent State managed just 119 total yards.

Was Kent State Texas? Obviously not.

But that’s not really the point.

The point was to see how Ohio State responded.

And there was plenty to like.