Countdown To Kickoff: Ohio State Rolls Past Oklahoma, 45-24

There are many ways to countdown to the upcoming college football season, though none may be more popular than naming the best player in school history by jersey number.

We've decided to do something a little different, though, and will be counting the days until Ohio State's season opener against Notre Dame on Sept. 3 by the number of points the Buckeyes scored in some of their greatest victories.

For example, Ohio State scored 48 points in its win over Utah in the Rose Bowl back in January. That game was highlighted when there was 48 days remaining in the offseason.

We understand that this approach won't allow us to do a daily countdown, especially with higher point totals, but we're hopeful that looking back at some of the more notable games in school history will build anticipation for the upcoming season.

With that said, let's continue the countdown...

Ohio State 45, Oklahoma 24 - Sept. 17, 2016

Wide receiver Noah Brown tied a school single-game record with four touchdown receptions as third-ranked Ohio State rolled past No. 14 Oklahoma, 45-24, in a game that started 90 minutes late because of a thunderstorm.

Brown, who entered the game with just five receptions and one score in his career, had three second-quarter touchdowns, including one with six seconds remaining before halftime where he pinned the ball on the back of cornerback Michiah Quick.

“Anytime J.T. (Barrett) puts the ball in the air, he’s putting his trust in me, and I try to come down with the ball for him,” Brown said afterward. “I have my quarterback’s back. It felt good to be able to make that play and put some points on the board.”