Ohio State 42, Oregon 20: J.T. Barrett said “feed Zeke”
“let Zeke run through the holes,” J.T. Barrett said. “the best team in the country,” Jim Delany said.
Published Jan 12, 2015.
What was said
Ohio State’s side
J.T. Barrett, Ohio State quarterback
Today, feed Zeke. Feed Zeke. Zeke is really good. Feed him the ball, let the O-line do their job, move people out of the way, let Zeke run through the holes, everything is going to be all right.
The Big Ten
Jim Delany, Big Ten commissioner
They proved they are the best team in the country tonight.
Oregon’s side
Mark Helfrich, Oregon head coach
If all we did was complain about that we wouldn’t be here.
Reports
Associated Press
Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns and Ohio State won the first national title in college football's playoff era, running over Oregon 42-20 Monday night.
Facts
- Final score, per the Associated Press
- Ohio State 42, Oregon 20ABC7, Jan 12, 2015
- Played, per the Associated Press
- Monday night, January 12, 2015ABC7, Jan 12, 2015
Sources
- ABC7, Jan 12, 2015
“Ohio State beats Oregon in College Football Playoff National Championship”
Associated Press, via ABC7
- Sports Illustrated, Jan 12, 2015
“Ohio State's reign is only beginning after national title win over Oregon”
- The Guardian, Jan 12, 2015
“College Football Championship: Oregon v Ohio State – the teams analysed”