ESPN analyst makes NFL comparison for Ohio State wideout Chris Olave

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave had a historic performance in Saturday’s 56-7 blowout over Michigan State, but it seemed like just another day at the office for the Buckeyes’ star.

Olave finished the day with a fantastic stat line, as quarterback CJ Stroud frequently found him well past Michigan State’s struggling secondary. Olave had seven receptions for 140 receiving yards and two touchdowns, averaging a whopping 20 yards per reception and helping Ohio State cruise to an easy victory.

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky sang some high praise for Olave on Saturday, comparing the Ohio State star to a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in Keenan Allen.

Chris Olave=Keenan Allen

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) November 20, 2021

Olave has only helped his case heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, where he figures to be one of the first few wide receivers taken off the board.

Olave sets Ohio State career receiving touchdown record

Olave etched his name in Ohio State record books on Saturday. By catching his second touchdown of the day against Michigan State, Olave became Ohio State’s all-time leader in career touchdown receptions with 35 to pass David Boston for the record.

Olave’s first touchdown, tying the record, was a 23-yard strike in the first quarter. The second score for Olave was a deep 43-yard touchdown pass from CJ Stroud.

There it is. 🙌@chrisolave_ just broke David Boston's school receiving TD record (35) , and No. 4 @OhioStateFB is rolling. pic.twitter.com/9aIwYdxrBH

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 20, 2021

Olave’s speed was on display, as he easily beat the Michigan State defenders down the field for the score. Ohio State went up 21-0 on Olave’s record-setting play. Shortly after, Michigan State fumbled, giving the Buckeyes the ball again. Ohio State quickly took a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter and by then, the game’s final result — a 56-7 score — had already been written.

Both Michigan State and Ohio State entered the matchup with hopes of controlling their own fate and punching a ticket to the Big Ten Championship game, and while Ohio State was heavily favored, Mel Tucker’s Spartans were not to be taken lightly. But the Spartans proved no match for Olave and Stroud.

Stroud’s incredible day caught the eyes of media and fans across the nation. And evidently, it caught the eye of a quarterback who knows a thing or two about historic performances in former NFL MVP and Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes tweeted praise of Stroud after his career day.

Stroud finished the first half with 29 completions in 31 attempts, along with 393 passing yards and a school record-tying six touchdowns. As Ohio State entered halftime with a 49-0 lead, Stroud had already completed a 23-yard touchdown pass, a 43-yard touchdown pass and a 77-yard touchdown pass, to name a few.

In the end, Stroud finished the 56-7 blowout with 32 completions in 35 passing attempts, along with 432 passing yards and six touchdowns. He was replaced by freshman Kyle McCord late in the game, as the Buckeyes had already pulled away with the blowout.