Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith dashed past the Tennessee defense for a 37-yard touchdown on the opening drive then high-fived Ohio State fans near the tunnel. Moments later, OSU linebacker Cody Simon delivered a hit on Nico Iamaleava so thunderous,

The criticism for Ohio State’s coaching staff about the offensive game plan against Michigan reached fever pitch in the three weeks since the Buckeyes’ embarrassing loss. Ohio State’s coaches got the message.