#4 Buckeyes shake off slow, blows out Maryland with 2nd half explosion

By Danielle Daniels

Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day protests a 1st half call in win over Maryland 10 7 2023 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Barbara J. Pernic of Columbus Dispatch, USA Today Sports Syndication)

RYAN DAY PRESS CONFERENCE SOUND BITS

71,867 Ryan Day OSU HC On McCord better in 2nd half. Team was sluggish early. Was ther bad practices during week. #4 OSU 37 Terps 17 10 7 2023.mp3

 

71,869 Ryan Day OSU HC Why didn’t Treveyon Henderson play #4 OSU 37 Terps 17 10 7 2023.mp3

 

71,869 Ryan Day OSU HC Why didn’t Treveyon Henderson play #4 OSU 37 Terps 17 10 7 2023.mp3

 

71,871 Ryan Day OSU HC On the offensive line issues. Are they holding back the offesne #4 OSU 37 Terps 17 10 7 2023.mp3

 

71,873 Ryan Day OSU How did the defense do in containing Taulia Tagovailoa #4 OSU 37 Terps 17 10 7 2023.mp3

 

71,877 Ryan Day OSU HC On the reliability of Josh Proctor making plays all over the field #4 OSU 37 Terps 17 10 7 2023.mp3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With the help of its defense and a pair of interceptions, No. 4 Ohio State (5-0, 2-0) held off Maryland (5-1, 2-1) at Ohio Stadium Saturday to remain undefeated.

Lathan Ransom and Josh Proctor each picked off Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa in the win. Proctor returned his pick for a second-quarter touchdown.

Ohio State signal caller Kyle McCord finished with 19 completions on 29 attempts for a career-best 320 yards and two touchdowns.

His favorite target was Marvin Harrison Jr. with eight catches for 163 yards and a score. Cade Stover had two grabs for 66 yards and a touchdown.

DeaMonte Trayanum led the way on the ground with 20 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown.

Tommy Eichenberg paced the Buckeyes with 13 total tackles and seven solo stops.

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