Ohio State - Michigan State Grades

QB - F
I understand the O-Line and Playcalling were horrendous, but the QB's still have to be able to do something. Neither QB could even throw a spiral. Bauserman missed a lot of open receivers. He just doesn't seem to have the arm strength to make throws to the outside. Braxton still looks like a deer in the headlights.

RB - C
Average game by the Running Backs. A lot of this has to do with pathetic blocking, poor play calling, and inability to pass, but I would still have liked to see a few broken tackles or another big play.

WR - D-
Yet again they couldn't get any separation until the defense was in prevent. Also saw some very costly dropped passes and a lack of effort by Devin Smith on Miller's interception might have been the play of the game.

OL - F
I would give them lower if I could. This was one of the worst performances I have ever seen. Penalties, missed blocks, etc.

DL - B+
Great against the run. The only thing more I can ask for is a consistent pass rush. That is not going to happen though with the lack of speed on this line.

LB - C-
More missed tackles and still no linebackers making any plays. Can't remember the last time we haven't had any playmakers at linebacker.

DB - B
Played solid, but not great. This game should put to rest any thoughts of Travis Howard going pro after this year. He got schooled by Cunningham.

Special Teams - B-
Kick coverage was outstanding. Returns were below average. Punting was average.

Coaching - F
A better grade might be 'What Coaching'. Offensive playcalling was horrible as usual. There is no gameplan and no offensive identity (other than bad). There are almost no quick hitting passes to help get the ball out quickly. There is also absolutely no coaching on the sidelines. If you watched Florida-Alabama when Florida had to put their freshman QB in the game, you would have seen Charlie Weiss talking to the QB after every series. Braxton Miller comes off the field and stands by himself. Need to have someone going over the plays with him to tell him what he did right, wrong, and what he can do differently next time.