We heard it all coming into this game: Big Ten. Too slow. 3rd string quarterback. Nick Saban. Alabama. (-9). SEC Speed. Amari Cooper. Roll Tide. Virginia Tech. Too young. Not there yet.
Then there was this from the esteemed personalities at ESPN:

And… it was all bullshit.
Let’s look at the game tape

Before the game we found out firsthand how the entire state of Alabama fertilizes their trees. Harvey Updyke would be proud.

Things did not start out well for the Buckeyes
Pretty sure Derrick Henry could have had 400 yards rushing if Lane Kiffin wasn’t an idiot. Thank you, Lane. Thank you.
Also, Jabaal Sheard and Derrick Henry? Twins.

That’s 250 lbs trying to hurdle you. I’d have pooped my pants.
That Amari Cooper guy? Yeah, he’s good. Hey Browns, you listening?

Hey kid, you stink. Enjoy that Alabama education. Newsflash: the world isn’t flat
I can’t even right now. Love this chick.
But any report of the Buckeyes demise were deeply exaggerated!
“He came in like a wrecking balllll”
So I guess every player on Ohio State can throw touchdowns this year?
Boom.

Excited?
You can relive the 2nd half here