Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka's premonition during a timeout proved crucial in Ohio State's victory over Notre Dame. Recognizing a defensive vulnerability, Egbuka suggested a 'go-ball' play, which quarterback Will Howard executed perfectly, connecting with Jeremiah Smith for a 56-yard touchdown on a 3rd-and-11 conversion.
The play, which came with 2:38 to play on 3rd-and-11, clinched the contest for Ohio State as the Irish gambled and blitzed Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard.
Ohio State star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka called the play on the sideline in between drives late in the contest, as he noticed that the Buckeyes receivers might be able to take advantage of Gray due to the way he was lining up defensively. " We can run a go-ball on 29. Look at his splits - go back - look at the inside leverage he has when 's attacking him," Egbuka said on the sideline alongside his teammates and the offensive staff.
Emeka Egbuka spoke Will Howard’s 56-yard pass to Jeremiah Smith on 3rd-and-11 into existence while watching film earlier in the game. “We need to run a go-ball on 29. … Look at the inside leverage he has when attacking him.”Of course, Ohio State went back to the well on the deep ball on third down and long with the game on the line. Quarterback Will Howard hit Smith on a go route, against Gray, that will live in championship lore in Columbus.Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.
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