December 28, 2019… State Farm Stadium… 29-23. 29-23. 29-23:
That final score has been entrenched throughout Woody Hayes Athletic Center. On the walls in the locker room, in the weight room.
Everywhere.
This score hasn’t left the Buckeyes team’s eyes since a last-minute interception in last year’s Fiesta Bowl ended their national championship hopes.
This Buckeye team seeks redemption after having a bad taste in their mouth from last season’s clash with the Clemson Tigers, and none other than star wide receiver Chris Olave seeks it more than most.
Last season, Olave spoke up that he broke his route in last year’s Fiesta Bowl as he turned left instead of continuing his route thinking his quarterback took off to scramble which led to a Justin Fields’ interception right in the hands of Clemson’s defensive back Nolan Turner in the endzone securing a Tigers victory and national championship appearance.
As the NFL draft was looming, there was no denying in the mind of Olave what he was going to do—he came back to Ohio State to show everyone what he can do.
Olave met with the media ahead of the 2020 season expressing his love for Ohio State and the chip he has from last season’s disheartening loss:
“I care so much about this team, this university,†Olave said, “I don’t think I’ve gotten over it still (Fiesta Bowl loss), and I still got that chip on my shoulder and I want to show the worldâ€.
Olave explained he found himself working out 2-3 times a day, trying to take his mind off things.
This Buckeye team knows who the underdog is and relishes it. The odds have been stacked against this group all season and they are ready to prove the world wrong.
In the Sugar Bowl trailer, narrated by Chris Olave, he acknowledge the team embraces the underdog narrative.
“We know you don’t want to see us here, and we know you don’t give us a chance. That’s fine,†said Olave. “After all we fought through, we just need one chance. A second chance.â€
CO2 is ready.
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