Defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau had multiple interceptions and sacks as the Buckeyes came from behind to beat Penn State on Saturday.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The cherry on top of J.T. Tuimoloau’s breakout performance in Ohio State’sAs he lined up along the edge of the line of scrimmage, he shot out of his stance and shoved aside a block by Bryce Effner, the Nittany Lions’ right tackle.
He had only recorded his first sack of the year in last Saturday’s rout of Iowa. His last interception dated back to when he was a sophomore in high school at Eastside Catholic in suburban Seattle in 2018. “J.T.’s definitely a competitor,” Harrison said, “and when the stats don’t go your way, that’s something I’ve definitely experienced in my career as well. I just talked to him and said to keep playing, and I saw the result today.
Tuimoloau said he appreciated defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for putting him into the position to make the play.