Colorado Vs. Ohio State Final Score: Buffs Embarrassed In 37-17 Loss To Buckeyes

The Colorado Buffaloes had just about everything go wrong in their 37-17 loss to the Ohio St. Buckeyes. From offensive scarcity to mental lapses on special teams to a freshman quarterback running over the Buffs defense, it was all there.

The Buckeyes took advantage of a short field all day, as none of their scoring drives were over 50 yards long. The first score came after a rugby punt failed and left the Buckeyes with only 43 yards to go. Jordan Hall, who rushed 18 times for 87 yards, put the ball in the end zone for the early lead. He would later have a 90-yard kick return to set up a rushing touchdown for Carlos Hyde.

Ohio State true freshman quarterback Braxton Miller completed just seven passes, but two of them were touchdown throws to Devin Smith. Miller rushed the ball 16 times for 78 yards.

The Buffs were forced to throw for much of the game, as Rodney Stewart carried the ball just nine times for 59 yards. Tyler Hansen put the ball in the air 39 times and completed 22 of them. He threw two touchdown passes.

Still Stewart had a muffed punt return at the end of the second quarter that ended any momentum the Buffs had from Tyler Hansen's desperation touchdown throw to Toney Clemons.

Colorado (1-3) hosts the Washington St. Cougars next week.

For more on this game, visit our Colorado blog The Ralphie Report and our Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.

Ohio State Vs. Colorado Score: Buckeyes Build 34-10 Lead

The Colorado Buffaloes certainly lost any momentum they had after they scored in the second quarter when Rodney Stewart muffed the punt return. After the Ohio State Buckeyes turned that into field goal, the scoring didn't stop for the home team.

Colorado went three-and-out to start the second half and kick a 33-yard rugby punt to put Ohio State at the 50-yard line. Jordan Hall rushed for 33 yards, setting up Braxton Miller's 17-yard touchdown strike to Devin Smith. Colorado kicker Will Oliver added a 47-yard field goal to the Buffs' score, but it was ultimately a failed drive since penalties hurt the team.

On the ensuing kickoff, Jordan Hall returned the kick for 90 yards, putting the Buckeyes five yards away from the end zone. Carlos Hyde put the ball in for a five-yard touchdown run. The Buckeyes now lead, 34-10.

For more on this game, visit our Colorado blog The Ralphie Report and our Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.

Colorado Vs. Ohio State Score: Buckeyes Hold 20-7 Halftime Lead

The Colorado Buffaloes appeared to have the momentum going into halftime after they scored late in the second quarter. On the ensuing Ohio St. Buckeyes drive, the Buffs made the stop on third down with seconds left on the clock. Buffs head coach Jon Embree decided to call a time, and that's when it all started to go wrong.

Rodney Stewart called for the fair catch on the punt and had to run up to receive the ball. Only, he didn't do that. He hit into his own teammate and then muffed the catch. A pile-up wound up giving the Buckeyes the ball at Colorado' 11-yard line. Braxton Miller ran 10 yards to put the ball at the one-yard line, allowing Drew Basil to hit the 18-yard field goal.

The Buffs are down at halftime, 20-7. Tyler Hansen is 10-of-17 for 97 yards and a touchdown, but the running game is nonexistent. Stewart has rushed three times for 11 yards.

For more on this game, visit our Colorado blog The Ralphie Report and our Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.

Ohio State Vs. Colorado Score Update: Buffs Score TD On Toney Clemons Catch, But Still Losing, 17-7

The Colorado Buffaloes are attempting to stay in this game against the Ohio St. Buckeyes but are losing, 17-7. After Jordan Hall's touchdown run in the first quarter, Ohio State's Drew Basil added a 28-yard field goal for the 10-0 lead. Ohio State's Braxton Miller decided to finally show up in the second quarter. Midway through the second quarter, Miller found Devin Smith for a 32-yard touchdown to complete a six-play, 46-yard drive. That was Miller's second completion of the game.

The Buffs answered back on the following drive with their first first down of the game and a touchdown. Tyler Hansen found Paul Richardson for 19 yards on 2nd-and-4 and also came up with a 10-yard run for another first down. A 24-yard pass to Ryan Deehan brought to the Buckeyes' 20-yard line. After failing to pick up a fresh set of down, the Buffs went for it on fourth down. Hansen made a desperation throw to the end zone and Toney Clemons wound up making the 11-yard reception on the tips of his fingers.

For more on this game, visit our Colorado blog The Ralphie Report and our Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.

Mistakes Continue To Hurt Colorado On The Road

Mistakes have haunted the Colorado Buffaloes during the 18-game road losing streak and they are popping up once again against Ohio State.

After an awful attempt at a rugby style punt gave the Buckeyes great field position that they turned into a touchdown and a 7-0 lead, the Buffaloes proceeded to turn the ball over on their own 22 yard line. The Buckeyes added a field goal at the end of the drive.

Ohio State Vs. Colorado Score: Jordan Hall Puts Buckeyes Up, 7-0

The Ohio St. Buckeyes scored on their second possession of the game for the 7-0 lead over the Colorado Buffaloes. This came after sloppy series by both teams. Ohio State took advantage of a failed rugby punt by Colorado, which put the team at Colorado's 43-yard line. Freshman quarterback Braxton Miller and running back Jordan Hall gained all 43 yards on the ground. Hall had runs of 13, 5, and 1 to put the ball in the end zone.

Miller has yet to attempt a pass, but he has seen a bad snap that he played poorly since he kept looking straight forward.

The Buffs went with three straight pass plays by Tyler Hansen to start their first drive and none did anything. On one throw, Hansen dropped back, kept his eye locked on the receiver and still couldn't put it into a set of hands. We'll need to see Rodney Stewart more if the Buffs want to win.

For more on this game, visit our Colorado blog The Ralphie Report and our Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.

The Ralphie Report Is On The Ground At Colorado Vs. Ohio State

Colorado Vs. Ohio State: Preview, TV Schedule, Odds And More

The Colorado Buffaloes are fresh off a 28-14 victory over the Colorado St. Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, but they have no time for rest. On Saturday, they play the Ohio St. Buckeyes, who lost to the Miami Hurricanes last week, 24-6.

Colorado head coach Jon Embree picked up his first victory last week, but his second is going to be a struggle, even against a team that looked so out if it last week. The good news, though, is that Embree has an offense that looks to have finally progressed. Tyler Hansen will go over the 1,000-yard mark in this game and already has seven touchdowns. Rodney Stewart moved the ground game forward with 98 yards against the Rams, and he added seven receptions for 93 yards.

However, the staff over at the Ralphie Report needs to see more consistency from Stewart and the rest of the back. Plus, the offensive line still needs to become a cohesive unit. The staff didn't come to a consensus on what the Buffs need to do to pull off the upset, but it appears the general lean is toward the offense finding itself an identity.

As for Ohio State, head coach Luke Fickell has decided to turn to true freshman Braxton Miller at quarterback. Joe Bauserman was abysmal in the 24-6 loss to Miami last week, though Miller wasn't great either. But Miller has the talent to be like Terrelle Pryor, who would have been suspended for this game had he remained at Ohio State.

Over at Along the Olentangy, the move is greeted with ambiguity. While the site believes it is time for Miller to start for the Buckeyes, this could just be a desperation move by Fickell to keep his job:

In other words, now one wonders if not only is Fickell making the right choice at the wrong time, but making it for the wrong reasons.

Is Fickell naming Miller because that's what he believes is in the best interests or is he trying to save his job?

In that same piece Colorado is described as "hapless," and those sound like fighting words by an overconfident fan.

Game date, time: 1:30 p.m. MT, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011

Location: Ohio Stadium -- Columbus, OH

TV channel: ABC/ESPN 2 (national)

Spread: Buckeyes favored by 15 points

Series history: Ohio State leads, 3-1 (1-1 in Columbus)

For more on this game, visit our Colorado blog The Ralphie Report and our Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.

Colorado Vs. Ohio State: Braxton Miller Will Start For Buckeyes

Ohio State true freshman QB Braxton Miller will make his first start of his career this Saturday when the Buckeyes host the Colorado Buffaloes.