Spielman grades the opener

Justin Fields debut and a new defensive scheme bring 45-21 win over FAU

As first impressions go, it would be hard to trump Justin Fields' introduction to Ohio Stadium.

A 51-yard touchdown run on his fourth snap from scrimmage, then three touchdown passes in the first 15 minutes of clock time had Ohio State comfortably in front of Florida Atlantic, 28-0, before the venerable Horseshoe had time to exhale.

OSU coasted from there, leaving Ryan Day plenty to nit-pick as his team prepares for a noon Saturday kickoff against Cincinnati.

So, former Buckeye All-American Chris Spielman and Bruce Hooley beat Day to the punch with a post-game podcast assessment of Game 1.