Published September 17, 2015
Many Ohio State fans were worried when Carlos Hyde took his 1,500 yards with him on graduation day.
They figured with Hyde gone, the Buckeyes would have a hard time finding someone that productive.
But Urban Meyer isn't sweating it. After a 34-17 victory over Navy in the opener, he's pleased with the job done by his three-head tailback, starting with Ezekiel Elliott who gained 44 yards on 12 carries including a 10-yard TD run.
He also believes Rod Smith — previously overlooked, now in the mix — has earned time. Then there's flashy freshman Curtis Samuel, who had a fine college debut.
So while others may question No. 8 Ohio State's running game heading into Saturday's showdown with Virginia Tech, Meyer and his staff are pleased with the possibilities.
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