As time wound down in the first half and the Nittany Lions threatened to take a halftime lead at the Buckeyes’ three-yard line, Igbinosun made a remarkable interception in the end zone to end Penn State’s threat and maintain Ohio State’s lead. during halftime.

It was a move that, although it took place in the first half, certainly had a huge impact on the way the rest of the match was played. And it was Igbinosun’s aggressive play that made this possible.

“First I tried to play the slant, and then he threw a fade, so I just tried to play his hands,” Igbinosun explained. “And the ball came up and I kept my feet in. That’s it.”

The play, which was deemed incomplete on the field, was re-reviewed. And for a moment, it looked like Penn State was going to get a touchdown.

Then it became clear that Igbinosun came with the ball. Then it became clear that he was getting a foot down.

And shortly afterwards it became clear how big his action was and what impact it had on the game.

“I want to say I did something crazy, but it was God who put the ball in my hands,” Igbinosun said. “I haven’t really done much, to be honest.”

It was a big rebound game for Igbinsoun, who was flagged for multiple penalties against Nebraska and had a less-than-stellar start to the season.

Cornerbacks coach Tim Walton came up with the idea of ​​wearing the mitts during practice, which apparently didn’t hinder his catching ability.

“They called me today for a holding, which wasn’t a holding,” Igbinson said with a slight grin.

While the Oregon game on Oct. 12 and the Buckeyes’ off night in Eugene will be big for Ohio State and the rest of the secondary until a potential rematch a month from now in Indianapolis, Saturday’s game was a reason to make a to have a good feeling for the team. tall cornerback.

“I mean, it’s a blessing,” Igbinosun said. “The team goes as the team goes as the back end goes. So I would say it’s a blessing to be in that position and make those types of plays.