Malik Hooker’s electric pick 6 helped Ohio State expand their lead vs Tulsa

Ohio State sophomore Malik Hooker reads the quarterback eyes better than just about anyone.

Not even a year after he reportedly quit the football team multiple times as he struggled to adjust to both college life and the rigors of major college football, Hooker’s turned into one of OSU and Urban Meyer’s secret weapons.

After a sluggish, lackluster (look ahead to Oklahoma?) start to the Buckeyes’ game against Tulsa, Hooker took matters into his own hands and expanded OSU’s lead just as a series of storms made their way into Columbus:

If Hooker keeps making plays like this, days like Saturday’s when the Buckeyes’ offense struggles to get into gear — though not ideal — will be far more palatable.