Ohio State won its seventh game of the season last week, but the undefeated record has little to do with the defense.
The Buckeyes are currently only No. 53 in the nation with 24.6 points allowed per game. They have allowed 400 total yards per game, 69th-best in the NCAA.
Against Indiana, the team allowed 49 points and almost 500 yards of offense as it was barely able to escape with a 52-49 win.
If Ohio State wants to remain perfect this season, it will need to make these adjustments on the defensive side of the ball.
Force the Opponent to Run
Opposing teams have attempted 300 passes this season, more than any other team in the nation.
While the secondary has not played poorly, the volume has caused the defense to give up the 18th most passing yards.
Even Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez was able to get his fifth-career 200-yard passing game against the Buckeyes a few weeks ago.
A lot of this has been based on early leads with the trailing team trying to catch up. Still, the…
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