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The Ohio State Buckeyes are beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 21-7, and although the game has started sloppy for Ohio State, the offense is moving and grooving. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba out another week, the receiving corps has had to step up and the most notable benefactor is Julian Fleming.
Fleming’s Ohio State career took a bit longer to develop than most expected, but he is proving in 2022 why he was such a highly rated recruit. Fleming has two receptions on the day for 35 yards and a touchdown. We still have more than 10 minutes to go in the second quarter, and it seems Fleming is in the groove to have a big day. Check out the highlight below and the social media reaction to it all.
The highlight
Julian Fleming is a stud. Four touchdowns catches in three games. Fun to see what he looks like when he’s healthy. https://t.co/lgnNfOBeYbpic.twitter.com/yB1GAh7Ntd
— Pete Nakos (@Pete_Nakos96) October 1, 2022
The smooth delivery
Ohio State Buckeyes QB C.J. Stroud to Julian Fleming for a 30+ yard touchdown pass. CJ showed patience and it paid off. Fleming gets his 4th touchdown catch of the season. #CFB #RUTvsOSU #Heisman pic.twitter.com/oINqnkluh0
— Swapty Sports (@SwaptySports) October 1, 2022
A healthy Fleming is a great Fleming
Healthy Julian Fleming is unbelievable!
— Joey Taylor (@CleofisP8riarch) October 1, 2022
The photos
Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming with a 36-yard touchdown reception to extend the lead to 21-7. pic.twitter.com/Wl441oRfTG
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) October 1, 2022
The route
Julian Fleming frees himself up with a fantastic route that took him across the middle of the field. C.J. Stroud easily found him for a 36-yard touchdown strike. Buckeyes now lead by two scores.
— Jack Emerson (@jackemers) October 1, 2022
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