In this Aug. 30, 2014, file photo, Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, left, runs past Navy safety Parrish Gaines (2) and linebacker Chris Johnson (46) for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baltimore. After a 34-17 victory over Navy in the opener, coach Urban Meyer is pleased with the job done by Elliott, who gained 44 yards on 12 carries including this 10-yard touchdown run.

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In this Aug. 30, 2014, file photo, Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, left, runs past Navy safety Parrish Gaines (2) and linebacker Chris Johnson (46) for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baltimore. After a 34-17 victory over Navy in the opener, coach Urban Meyer is pleased with the job done by Elliott, who gained 44 yards on 12 carries including this 10-yard touchdown run.