How do the Ohio State Buckeyes get their Offense on track against NIU?

ShareTweetThe Buckeyes will have a tough task than most realize on Saturday when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies. Head Coach Rod Carey has a winning percentage that nearly matches Urban Meyer’s. NIU has won their last three road games against B1G opponents. They’re talent and physicality matches the level of most lower to mid tier power five schools. Today, we look ahead to Saturday’s game as the staff at The Buckeye Battle Cry discusses one of the top concerns for Ohio State heading into game day. Question: How do the Buckeyes get things back on track offensively against Northern Illinois? Jason Long:On Twitter @ScriptOhio I think only one word can work it out: Practice. Or more precisely, reps! Urban Meyer won’t use the excuse but I will, the short week killed them. They never went in full pads in preparation. Reps were cut, per Meyer on his call-in show. They decided to essentially allow the players to maintenance themselves and do whatever they thought (with obvious approval and input from the staff) individually would be best for each guy. …

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