Grading the cougars: C-
Quarterback: C-
For a first start, Rogers showed he can find the open receiver and – surprise – run a little bit.
Running backs: B-
Tardy and Ivory ran hard and hit holes quickly.
Receivers: D+
Too many drops, a personal foul and a false start. On the receivers?
Offensive line: C
The patchwork group did a passable job, especially in the second half.
Defensive line: C+
They contained the outside but didn’t get enough pressure in passing downs.
Linebackers: B+
Trent had a highlight sack and nine tackles. Stripling, Evans and Dunn also played well.
Defensive backs: C
Coverage was tight until the end, when OSU figured out Bryant was just too tall.
Coaching: C
The defense
did better than expected and
the offense
made adjustments
but …
Special teams: F
… this is an area that has to improve quickly. The Cougars were dominated here.