Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Braxton Miller ran for 161 yards with a
touchdown and threw for a pair of scores, leading 18th-ranked Ohio State to a
56-10 victory over Miami-Ohio in Urban Meyer's first game as Buckeyes coach.
Meyer returned to coaching after a year as a college football TV analyst and
is in charge of an Ohio State program that will sit out the postseason this
year as part of NCAA penalties under Jim Tressel. The Ohio native previously
had successful coaching stints at Bowling Green, Utah and Florida, winning a
pair of national championships with the Gators.
The Buckeyes (1-0) started slowly in Meyer's debut, trailing 3-0 after the
first quarter, but rolled from there and won their 13th consecutive season-
opener.
Carlos Hyde ran for 82 yards with a pair of touchdowns in the victory, but it
was Miller that ignited the stagnant offense. He completed 14-of-24 passes for
207 yards and was not intercepted.
Miami quarterback Zac Dysert threw for 303 yards with a touchdown and two
interceptions on 31-of-53 passing. The RedHawks (0-1) fell to 0-5 all-time
against Ohio State.
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