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#9/8 Ohio State (5-1, 3-0) at Nebraska (3-3, 2-1)
When: Saturday, October 14 | 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Memorial Stadium (85,458) | Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: FOX Sports 1 (Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft)
Radio: Husker Sports Network (Greg Sharpe, Matt Davison, Ben McLaughlin)
Satellite Radio: Sirius (Ch. 81) | XM (Ch. 81)
Internet Broadcast: Huskers.com
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Nebraska continues a formidable two-game homestand on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, when the Huskers play host to No. 9 Ohio State. The Big Ten cross-division matchup of two storied college football programs is set for shortly after 6:30 p.m. CT. National television coverage will be provided by FS1, with radio coverage on the IMG Husker Sports Network.
The Huskers come into the game with a 3-3 record and a 2-1 mark in the Big Ten Conference following a 38-17 loss to ninth-ranked Wisconsin last Saturday night in Lincoln. The Huskers were tied with Wisconsin midway through the third quarter, but were unable to keep pace with the Badgers in the final 20 minutes of the game.
Ohio State comes to Lincoln with a 5-1 record and a 3-0 mark in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes defeated Maryland, 62-14, last Saturday in Columbus, for their fourth consecutive win. OSU is ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press Poll and checks in at eighth in the USA Today Coaches Poll, marking the Huskers' second consecutive top-10 opponent at Memorial Stadium.
Numbers to Know
1 - Nebraska will face top-10 opponents in consecutive weeks at Memorial Stadium for the first time in school history. Wisconsin was No. 9 before last week's game and Ohio State is ranked No. 9 in this week's poll.
5 - Nebraska has produced five 100-yard rushing games through six games in 2017, including three straight by Devine Ozigbo. Nebraska had four 100-yard individual rushing games in 2017.
1,783 - Nebraska and Ohio State rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in all-time wins in NCAA history. The schools have 1,783 all-time wins combined, including 892 by Nebraska and 891 by Ohio State.
Series History
All-Time Series: Ohio State leads 4-1
As Big Ten Opponents: Ohio State leads 2-1
In Lincoln: Nebraska leads 1-0
Current Win Streak: Ohio State, 2 games
Nebraska and Ohio State are meeting for the second straight year and the fourth time overall as Big Ten opponents. The Huskers and Buckeyes will meet each of the next four years, through 2021. Ohio State leads the all-time series with Nebraska 4-1 with Nebraska's lone win coming in Lincoln when NU rallied from a 27-6 deficit for a 34-27 win in 2011, marking the largest comeback in school history.
Ohio State has shown its strength on both sides of the ball in the 2017 campaign. The Buckeyes rank first in the Big Ten in scoring offense and total offense, while ranking second in rushing offense. On defense, Ohio State ranks fifth in the conference in total defense and allowed Maryland just 66 yards of total offense. Since a September loss to Oklahoma, Ohio State has outscored its last four opponents by a total of 174 points.
1955 - #6 Ohio State 28, Nebraska 20 (Columbus)
1956 - #8 Ohio State 34, Nebraska 7 (Columbus)
2011 - #14 Nebraska 34, Ohio State 27 (Lincoln)
2012 - #12 Ohio State 63, #21 Nebraska 38 (Columbus)
2016 - #6 Ohio State 62, #9 Nebraska 3 (Columbus)
Husker-Buckeye Matchup Pits Two Top Programs
Saturday night's matchup features two of the historically great programs in college football. In looking at the most wins in college football over the past 30, 40, 50 or 60 years, Nebraska and Ohio State each rank in the top four in all of those categories. The schools have combined to win 11 national championships and 81 conference championships, including five national championships and 46 conference titles by Nebraska.
Huskers Set For Second Straight Top 10 Foe in Lincoln
Nebraska will take on the ninth-ranked Buckeyes this week seven days after facing No. 9 Wisconsin in Lincoln. The home games at Memorial Stadium against top-10 opponents in consecutive weeks is a first in program history.
Nebraska has previously played consecutive home games against top-10 opponents, however this marks the first time in back-to-back weeks. The last occurrence of two straight home games against top-10 teams was in 2015 when NU defeated No. 6 Michigan State on Nov. 7, and lost to No. 3 Iowa on Nov. 27.
Nebraska will be playing conseuctive games against top-10 opponents in the regular season for just the third time ever, also in 1995 and 2008.
This will mark the 11th time in program history Nebraska is playing back-to-back games against top-10 opponents. Eight of those occurrences involved a bowl game.
Huskers Look to Defeat Top 10 Foe in Lincoln
The opportunity against a top-10 opponent at Memorial Stadium is not a new occasion for Nebraska.
The win over No. 6 Michigan State in 2015 was Nebraska's first over a top-10 opponent since a 24-3 victory over No. 9 Michigan State in 2011.
An unranked Nebraska team has defeated a top 10 foe three times in school history, most recently the 2015 win over MSU.
Nebraska has won six of its past 10 matchups against ranked teams at Memorial Stadium dating back to 2009.
Nebraska has won three of its past five games at Memorial Stadium against top-10 opponents dating back to 2010.
The Huskers are 3-3 against ranked Big Ten teams at Memorial Stadium since 2011.
Huskers Look to Start New Home Night Game Streak
Memorial Stadium is always a tough environment for visiting teams in Lincoln. Historically, that has never been more evident than in home night games.
The Huskers had a streak of 20 straight home night wins snapped in last week's loss to Wisconsin. NU is 46-6 all-time in Memorial Stadium night games.
The Huskers’ dominance at night in Lincoln has been impressive, as 33 of the home night wins have been by at least 13 points.
Nebraska’s six losses in home night games have come against five teams that won at least 10 games in that season, as well as this year's game with the Badgers. (Washington, 1991; Texas, 2002; USC, 2007; Virginia Tech and Missouri, 2008).
Nebraska is 1-1 in home night games this season, defeating Arkansas State 43-36 in the season opener.
Before the setback against Wisconsin, Nebraska's most recent loss in a night game at Memorial Stadium came against No. 4 Missouri in 2008.
Brown, Glover to Join NU Athletics Hall of Fame
Nebraska football standouts Bob Brown and Rich Glover are part of an illustrious group of six distinguished student-athletes who will be enshrined into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday afternoon.
Both Brown and Glover are College Football Hall of Fame members, while Brown is also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brown was the the Huskers’ first African-American football player to be named an All-American, when he played a leading role in the Huskers winning their first-ever Big Eight title in 1963 in Bob Devaney’s second year as coach. Glover then helped the Huskers win back-to-back national titles in 1970 and 1971, the first football national championships in school history.
The other inductees in the 2017 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame include Karen Dahlgren (Volleyball), Denise Day (Softball, Track & Field), Dave Hoppen (Men's Basketball) and Scott Johnson (Men's Gymnastics).
Brown and Glover join three previous football inductees into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame. Dave Rimington was the football representative in the inaugural class in 2015, while Johnny Rodgers and WIll Shields were part of the 2016 class.
About Ohio State Football
Like Nebraska, Ohio State is one of the most storied programs in college football history. The Huskers rank fourth in NCAA history with 892 all-time victories, a mark that Ohio State would tie on Saturday with a win. The Huskers and Buckeyes have won more games over the last 50 years than any other team. Ohio State claims more national titles (8) than Nebraska (5) with both teams claiming a share of the 1970 title. The Huskers have won more conference titles (46-35) and appeared in more bowl games (53-47) than the Buckeyes. Ohio State is going for its 500th Big Ten Conference victory of all-time in the matchup.
First Season: 1890
Conference Titles: 35
National Titles: 8 (1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, 2014)
All-Time Record: 891-323-53
Bowl Record: 22-25
About 2017 Ohio State
Schedule (5-1, 3-0)
at Indiana (W 49-21)
#5 Oklahoma (L 16-31)
Army (W 38-7)
UNLV (W 54-21)
at Rutgers (W 56-0)
Maryland (W 62-14)
at Nebraska
Penn State
at Iowa
Michigan State
Illinois
at Michigan
Ohio State (5-1) brings a top 10 ranking and an undefeated conference record (3-0) into Saturday's game. The Buckeyes lost their second game of the season at home to then fifth-ranked Oklahoma but have since won four straight. Ohio State has outscored its opponents 210-42 during the win streak.
Offensively, Ohio State leads the Big Ten and ranks fourth nationally in scoring average at 45.8 points per game. The Buckeyes boast a balanced offense, as they are the only team in the country to rank in the top 20 nationally in both rushing (18th, 245.8 ypg) and passing (14th, 322.2 ypg). Overall, OSU leads the Big Ten and ranks fourth nationally in total offense at 568.0 yards per game. Quarterback J.T. Barrett is a dual-threat, as he is completing nearly 64 percent of his passes whiel throwing for 1,513 yards and 16 touchdowns against only one interception. Barrett, who ranks third nationally in passing touchdowns and 10th in passing efficiency, is also Ohio State's second-leading rusher with 311 yards. J.K. Dobbins paces the Buckeye rushing attack with 669 yards, as he is averaging 7.6 yards per carry and 111.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th nationally.
Defensively, Ohio State is allowing only 290.7 yards per game (14th nationally) and just 15.7 points per contest (10th nationally). The Buckeyes have held three of their first six opponents to 14 or fewer points. Ohio State has allowed only six passing touchdowns in six games this season, while also intercepting six passes and recording 30 breakups. The Buckeyes have also spent time in the opponent backfield, ranking second nationally in tackles for loss per game (9.5) and 19th in sacks per game (2.8). Damon Webb paces Ohio State with 29 tackles and two interceptions while Nick Bosa leads the Buckeyes with 4.0 sacks and 10.0 tackles for loss, which lead the Big Ten and rank 12th nationally.
About Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer is in his 6th year at Ohio State where he has a record of 66-7 with the Buckeyes including a 42-2 record in Big Ten games. Overall, Meyer is in his 16th season as a college head coach and sports an overall record of 170-30. Meyer sports a 10-3 record in bowl games, is 2-0 all-time in head-to-head matchups with Nebraska has won five conference championships (1 Big Ten, 2 SEC, 2 Mountain West) and three national championships (2006 & 2008 w/ Florida; 2014 at Ohio State).
Meyer was a defensive back in college and played at the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 1984. After that he spent one year coaching at the high school level before becoming a GA coach at Ohio State in 1986. He then became an assistant coach at Illinois State coaching linebackers (1988) and QB/WR (1989). Meyer then moved on to coach receivers for six years at Colorado State (1990-95) and coached the same position at Notre Dame for five years (1996-2000). Meyer then was named head coach at Bowling Green in 2001. He spent two years at Bowling Green, going 17-6. In 2003 Meyer was named head coach at the University of Utah where he went 22-2 in two years with the Utes (2003, 2004) before moving on to the University of Florida. At Florida, Meyer won two SEC and two national championships while compiling a 65-15 record from 2005 through 2010. After a year away from coaching, Meyer was named head coach at Ohio State in 2012 and has won one Big Ten and one national title with the Buckeyes while leading OSU to a 66-7 record.
Last Meeting: Nov. 6, 2016: #6 Ohio State 62, #10 Nebraska 3
Despite three previous weeks of tight games -- including a stinging loss, spotty offense and a general lack of "explosiveness", the Buckeyes exploded to a dominant 62-3 rout of Nebraska in Columbus.
Curtis Samuel had 178 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown reception on the first play of the second half to lead the Buckeyes in the victory. The 62 points scored by Ohio State were the most ever by a Buckeye team against a top 10 opponent and handed the Cornhuskers their most lopsided loss since 2004.
Damon Webb got things started with a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown on Nebraska's first drive of the game. J.T. Barrett led three long touchdown drives and everything just clicked for OSU on both sides of the ball.
Nebraska lost starting quarterback Tommy Armstrong to a scary head injury in the second quarter when the senior slammed the side of his helmet into the turf after being knocked out of bounds. Armstrong was taken from the stadium in an ambulance but later returned to the stadium in the third quarter in sweats.
Ohio State racked up 590 total yards (352 passing, 238 rushing) and committed one turnover. Nebraska totaled just 204 total yards (126 passing, 78 rushing) and turned the ball over twice. Ohio State had the ball for 37:18 compared to just 22:42 for Nebraska.
J.T. Barrett finished the game going 26-of-38 for 290 yards with 4 TD passes and also added 39 yards rushing on eight attempts. His backup, Joe Burrow, was a perfect 6-for-6 for 62 yards in relief. Demario McCall had 16 carries for 73 yards to lead OSU on the ground. Mike Weber added 72 yards on 11 carries and a score and Curtis Samuel totaled five carries for 41 yards. Samuel led all Buckeye receivers with eight catches for 137 yards and two scores. K.J. Hill hauled in five receptions for 66 yards as a total of 10 different Buckeyes recorded a reception in the game.
For Nebraska, Tommy Armstrong was 4-of-15 for 74 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. His backup, Ryker Fyfe was 5-of-18 for 52 yards with an interception as well. The leading rusher was Terrell Newby with 13 carries for just 54 yards. Tommy Armstrong added 19 yards on four carries. Stanley Morgan Jr. was the top receiving target with three catches for 56 yards while Jordan Westerkamp hauled in four receptions for 51 yards.
#9/8 Ohio State (5-1, 3-0) at Nebraska (3-3, 2-1)
When: Saturday, October 14 | 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Memorial Stadium (85,458) | Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: FOX Sports 1 (Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft)
Radio: Husker Sports Network (Greg Sharpe, Matt Davison, Ben McLaughlin)
Satellite Radio: Sirius (Ch. 81) | XM (Ch. 81)
Internet Broadcast: Huskers.com
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Nebraska continues a formidable two-game homestand on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, when the Huskers play host to No. 9 Ohio State. The Big Ten cross-division matchup of two storied college football programs is set for shortly after 6:30 p.m. CT. National television coverage will be provided by FS1, with radio coverage on the IMG Husker Sports Network.
The Huskers come into the game with a 3-3 record and a 2-1 mark in the Big Ten Conference following a 38-17 loss to ninth-ranked Wisconsin last Saturday night in Lincoln. The Huskers were tied with Wisconsin midway through the third quarter, but were unable to keep pace with the Badgers in the final 20 minutes of the game.
Ohio State comes to Lincoln with a 5-1 record and a 3-0 mark in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes defeated Maryland, 62-14, last Saturday in Columbus, for their fourth consecutive win. OSU is ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press Poll and checks in at eighth in the USA Today Coaches Poll, marking the Huskers' second consecutive top-10 opponent at Memorial Stadium.
Numbers to Know
1 - Nebraska will face top-10 opponents in consecutive weeks at Memorial Stadium for the first time in school history. Wisconsin was No. 9 before last week's game and Ohio State is ranked No. 9 in this week's poll.
5 - Nebraska has produced five 100-yard rushing games through six games in 2017, including three straight by Devine Ozigbo. Nebraska had four 100-yard individual rushing games in 2017.
1,783 - Nebraska and Ohio State rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in all-time wins in NCAA history. The schools have 1,783 all-time wins combined, including 892 by Nebraska and 891 by Ohio State.
Series History
All-Time Series: Ohio State leads 4-1
As Big Ten Opponents: Ohio State leads 2-1
In Lincoln: Nebraska leads 1-0
Current Win Streak: Ohio State, 2 games
Nebraska and Ohio State are meeting for the second straight year and the fourth time overall as Big Ten opponents. The Huskers and Buckeyes will meet each of the next four years, through 2021. Ohio State leads the all-time series with Nebraska 4-1 with Nebraska's lone win coming in Lincoln when NU rallied from a 27-6 deficit for a 34-27 win in 2011, marking the largest comeback in school history.
Ohio State has shown its strength on both sides of the ball in the 2017 campaign. The Buckeyes rank first in the Big Ten in scoring offense and total offense, while ranking second in rushing offense. On defense, Ohio State ranks fifth in the conference in total defense and allowed Maryland just 66 yards of total offense. Since a September loss to Oklahoma, Ohio State has outscored its last four opponents by a total of 174 points.
1955 - #6 Ohio State 28, Nebraska 20 (Columbus)
1956 - #8 Ohio State 34, Nebraska 7 (Columbus)
2011 - #14 Nebraska 34, Ohio State 27 (Lincoln)
2012 - #12 Ohio State 63, #21 Nebraska 38 (Columbus)
2016 - #6 Ohio State 62, #9 Nebraska 3 (Columbus)
Husker-Buckeye Matchup Pits Two Top Programs
Saturday night's matchup features two of the historically great programs in college football. In looking at the most wins in college football over the past 30, 40, 50 or 60 years, Nebraska and Ohio State each rank in the top four in all of those categories. The schools have combined to win 11 national championships and 81 conference championships, including five national championships and 46 conference titles by Nebraska.
Huskers Set For Second Straight Top 10 Foe in Lincoln
Nebraska will take on the ninth-ranked Buckeyes this week seven days after facing No. 9 Wisconsin in Lincoln. The home games at Memorial Stadium against top-10 opponents in consecutive weeks is a first in program history.
Nebraska has previously played consecutive home games against top-10 opponents, however this marks the first time in back-to-back weeks. The last occurrence of two straight home games against top-10 teams was in 2015 when NU defeated No. 6 Michigan State on Nov. 7, and lost to No. 3 Iowa on Nov. 27.
Nebraska will be playing conseuctive games against top-10 opponents in the regular season for just the third time ever, also in 1995 and 2008.
This will mark the 11th time in program history Nebraska is playing back-to-back games against top-10 opponents. Eight of those occurrences involved a bowl game.
Huskers Look to Defeat Top 10 Foe in Lincoln
The opportunity against a top-10 opponent at Memorial Stadium is not a new occasion for Nebraska.
The win over No. 6 Michigan State in 2015 was Nebraska's first over a top-10 opponent since a 24-3 victory over No. 9 Michigan State in 2011.
An unranked Nebraska team has defeated a top 10 foe three times in school history, most recently the 2015 win over MSU.
Nebraska has won six of its past 10 matchups against ranked teams at Memorial Stadium dating back to 2009.
Nebraska has won three of its past five games at Memorial Stadium against top-10 opponents dating back to 2010.
The Huskers are 3-3 against ranked Big Ten teams at Memorial Stadium since 2011.
Huskers Look to Start New Home Night Game Streak
Memorial Stadium is always a tough environment for visiting teams in Lincoln. Historically, that has never been more evident than in home night games.
The Huskers had a streak of 20 straight home night wins snapped in last week's loss to Wisconsin. NU is 46-6 all-time in Memorial Stadium night games.
The Huskers’ dominance at night in Lincoln has been impressive, as 33 of the home night wins have been by at least 13 points.
Nebraska’s six losses in home night games have come against five teams that won at least 10 games in that season, as well as this year's game with the Badgers. (Washington, 1991; Texas, 2002; USC, 2007; Virginia Tech and Missouri, 2008).
Nebraska is 1-1 in home night games this season, defeating Arkansas State 43-36 in the season opener.
Before the setback against Wisconsin, Nebraska's most recent loss in a night game at Memorial Stadium came against No. 4 Missouri in 2008.
Brown, Glover to Join NU Athletics Hall of Fame
Nebraska football standouts Bob Brown and Rich Glover are part of an illustrious group of six distinguished student-athletes who will be enshrined into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday afternoon.
Both Brown and Glover are College Football Hall of Fame members, while Brown is also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brown was the the Huskers’ first African-American football player to be named an All-American, when he played a leading role in the Huskers winning their first-ever Big Eight title in 1963 in Bob Devaney’s second year as coach. Glover then helped the Huskers win back-to-back national titles in 1970 and 1971, the first football national championships in school history.
The other inductees in the 2017 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame include Karen Dahlgren (Volleyball), Denise Day (Softball, Track & Field), Dave Hoppen (Men's Basketball) and Scott Johnson (Men's Gymnastics).
Brown and Glover join three previous football inductees into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame. Dave Rimington was the football representative in the inaugural class in 2015, while Johnny Rodgers and WIll Shields were part of the 2016 class.
About Ohio State Football
Like Nebraska, Ohio State is one of the most storied programs in college football history. The Huskers rank fourth in NCAA history with 892 all-time victories, a mark that Ohio State would tie on Saturday with a win. The Huskers and Buckeyes have won more games over the last 50 years than any other team. Ohio State claims more national titles (8) than Nebraska (5) with both teams claiming a share of the 1970 title. The Huskers have won more conference titles (46-35) and appeared in more bowl games (53-47) than the Buckeyes. Ohio State is going for its 500th Big Ten Conference victory of all-time in the matchup.
First Season: 1890
Conference Titles: 35
National Titles: 8 (1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, 2014)
All-Time Record: 891-323-53
Bowl Record: 22-25
About 2017 Ohio State
Schedule (5-1, 3-0)
at Indiana (W 49-21)
#5 Oklahoma (L 16-31)
Army (W 38-7)
UNLV (W 54-21)
at Rutgers (W 56-0)
Maryland (W 62-14)
at Nebraska
Penn State
at Iowa
Michigan State
Illinois
at Michigan
Ohio State (5-1) brings a top 10 ranking and an undefeated conference record (3-0) into Saturday's game. The Buckeyes lost their second game of the season at home to then fifth-ranked Oklahoma but have since won four straight. Ohio State has outscored its opponents 210-42 during the win streak.
Offensively, Ohio State leads the Big Ten and ranks fourth nationally in scoring average at 45.8 points per game. The Buckeyes boast a balanced offense, as they are the only team in the country to rank in the top 20 nationally in both rushing (18th, 245.8 ypg) and passing (14th, 322.2 ypg). Overall, OSU leads the Big Ten and ranks fourth nationally in total offense at 568.0 yards per game. Quarterback J.T. Barrett is a dual-threat, as he is completing nearly 64 percent of his passes whiel throwing for 1,513 yards and 16 touchdowns against only one interception. Barrett, who ranks third nationally in passing touchdowns and 10th in passing efficiency, is also Ohio State's second-leading rusher with 311 yards. J.K. Dobbins paces the Buckeye rushing attack with 669 yards, as he is averaging 7.6 yards per carry and 111.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th nationally.
Defensively, Ohio State is allowing only 290.7 yards per game (14th nationally) and just 15.7 points per contest (10th nationally). The Buckeyes have held three of their first six opponents to 14 or fewer points. Ohio State has allowed only six passing touchdowns in six games this season, while also intercepting six passes and recording 30 breakups. The Buckeyes have also spent time in the opponent backfield, ranking second nationally in tackles for loss per game (9.5) and 19th in sacks per game (2.8). Damon Webb paces Ohio State with 29 tackles and two interceptions while Nick Bosa leads the Buckeyes with 4.0 sacks and 10.0 tackles for loss, which lead the Big Ten and rank 12th nationally.
About Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer is in his 6th year at Ohio State where he has a record of 66-7 with the Buckeyes including a 42-2 record in Big Ten games. Overall, Meyer is in his 16th season as a college head coach and sports an overall record of 170-30. Meyer sports a 10-3 record in bowl games, is 2-0 all-time in head-to-head matchups with Nebraska has won five conference championships (1 Big Ten, 2 SEC, 2 Mountain West) and three national championships (2006 & 2008 w/ Florida; 2014 at Ohio State).
Meyer was a defensive back in college and played at the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 1984. After that he spent one year coaching at the high school level before becoming a GA coach at Ohio State in 1986. He then became an assistant coach at Illinois State coaching linebackers (1988) and QB/WR (1989). Meyer then moved on to coach receivers for six years at Colorado State (1990-95) and coached the same position at Notre Dame for five years (1996-2000). Meyer then was named head coach at Bowling Green in 2001. He spent two years at Bowling Green, going 17-6. In 2003 Meyer was named head coach at the University of Utah where he went 22-2 in two years with the Utes (2003, 2004) before moving on to the University of Florida. At Florida, Meyer won two SEC and two national championships while compiling a 65-15 record from 2005 through 2010. After a year away from coaching, Meyer was named head coach at Ohio State in 2012 and has won one Big Ten and one national title with the Buckeyes while leading OSU to a 66-7 record.
Last Meeting: Nov. 6, 2016: #6 Ohio State 62, #10 Nebraska 3
Despite three previous weeks of tight games -- including a stinging loss, spotty offense and a general lack of "explosiveness", the Buckeyes exploded to a dominant 62-3 rout of Nebraska in Columbus.
Curtis Samuel had 178 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown reception on the first play of the second half to lead the Buckeyes in the victory. The 62 points scored by Ohio State were the most ever by a Buckeye team against a top 10 opponent and handed the Cornhuskers their most lopsided loss since 2004.
Damon Webb got things started with a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown on Nebraska's first drive of the game. J.T. Barrett led three long touchdown drives and everything just clicked for OSU on both sides of the ball.
Nebraska lost starting quarterback Tommy Armstrong to a scary head injury in the second quarter when the senior slammed the side of his helmet into the turf after being knocked out of bounds. Armstrong was taken from the stadium in an ambulance but later returned to the stadium in the third quarter in sweats.
Ohio State racked up 590 total yards (352 passing, 238 rushing) and committed one turnover. Nebraska totaled just 204 total yards (126 passing, 78 rushing) and turned the ball over twice. Ohio State had the ball for 37:18 compared to just 22:42 for Nebraska.
J.T. Barrett finished the game going 26-of-38 for 290 yards with 4 TD passes and also added 39 yards rushing on eight attempts. His backup, Joe Burrow, was a perfect 6-for-6 for 62 yards in relief. Demario McCall had 16 carries for 73 yards to lead OSU on the ground. Mike Weber added 72 yards on 11 carries and a score and Curtis Samuel totaled five carries for 41 yards. Samuel led all Buckeye receivers with eight catches for 137 yards and two scores. K.J. Hill hauled in five receptions for 66 yards as a total of 10 different Buckeyes recorded a reception in the game.
For Nebraska, Tommy Armstrong was 4-of-15 for 74 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. His backup, Ryker Fyfe was 5-of-18 for 52 yards with an interception as well. The leading rusher was Terrell Newby with 13 carries for just 54 yards. Tommy Armstrong added 19 yards on four carries. Stanley Morgan Jr. was the top receiving target with three catches for 56 yards while Jordan Westerkamp hauled in four receptions for 51 yards.
