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College Football Week 2: NFL Draft big board – Josh Rosen takes command

By Charles Rahrig V

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers drops back to pass pressured by defensive end Tyquan Lewis #59 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016, in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 31-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers drops back to pass pressured by defensive end Tyquan Lewis #59 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016, in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 31-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Tyquan Lewis

EDGE, Ohio State

The reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year was an absolute force on Thursday night. As the Buckeyes kicked off their season against Indiana on the road, the star defensive lineman set the tone with his pace.

He was in the backfield most of the night and finished the night with 3 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 tackles for losses. It was the start he needed as he pushes to be one of the top EDGE defenders heading into the draft next season.

While it took some time for the offense to break out in Thursday night’s game, the defensive did their job and got to the quarterbacks five times on the night. That starts with their leader and everyone followed his example.

Lewis and company will have a big test next week against Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma. The Buckeyes took care of business against the Sooners last year, but they’ll have to be a lot more sharp on offense than they were early this week.

That means that Lewis is going to have to create pressure and consistently win at the point of attack once more. The Sooners have some impressive offensive lineman, including star tackle Orlando Brown. It should be a great test.

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