tOSU looked big and physical across both sides of the line. As the game wore on, it was apparent they were just as "fast" as the Ducks and when you combine that speed with players that overall, are just bigger and more physical, you get what you got last night.
Cardale Jones. Can't ask for more out of someone who's first three starts come in the Big 10 Championship game, the Sugar Bowl and the MNC game. Surrounded by a ton of talent or not, he played well in all phases of the game. Stepped up in the pocket when he needed to. Took off running when needed and threw the ball with accuracy. Just as important, he threw it away several times when it wasn't there. Very impressive. NFL ready? I have no clue. I would assume not given his lack of playing time. Really don't care. He just played great in 3 huge games.
Zeke Elliott was a beast. They could have fed him all night. He and the O-line were just too much for Oregon. tOSU was just the better team.
Oregon. Not going to put a big Pfffffft on their accomplishments. I give huge props to Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich. They do more with less than any team out there. While they've picked it up a bit in the size category over the years, they're still lining up with overall talent that's just a notch below the elite teams. They have a system on offense that when it's clicking, is virtually unstoppable. They don't have a dominant D by any stretch but they get after you and they tackle well. But the M.O. is consistent. You win the battle in the trenches, they have no answer. tOSU got physical last night and without the 4 turnovers, they very well could have hung 60+ on the Ducks.