0 Shares Print COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State defense has been where its offense is now, and in some ways it’s just repaying the offense for some help a year ago. At this time last season, the Buckeyes were working through some issues with a revamped secondary, getting comfortable with two new assistants and looking grateful that there was a high-scoring offense on hand to help them survive the growing pains. The roles have reversed completely thus far this season, which is surprising considering the amount of talent on the offensive side of the ball. There are two new assistants on offense and uncertainty at quarterback. Therefore, the Buckeyes are relying on a devastating, dominant defensive unit keeping opponents off the scoreboard until the power-spread offensive attack finds its footing again. “It’s cyclical,” Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash said. “There are going to be good games and bad games for both sides of the ball. Again, fortunately we’ve got enough talent on each side of the ball that we can overcome those. “It happened last year, just the opposite [way]. Right now our concern defensively is to go out and do the job we need to do, and that is to keep the opponent out of end zone and off the scoreboard.” The play of Ohio State defenders such as Eli Apple has been worthy of celebration for Buckeyes fans. Joseph Maiorana/USA TODAY SportsThe Buckeyes are making that look relatively easy so far this season, holding opponents to just 12.3 points per game, which includes a shutout of Hawaii. …
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