No. 2 Ohio State and No. 8 Wisconsin engaged in a classic overtime battle at Camp Randall Stadium last weekend in Madison, and OSU’s dominant defense ultimately won the day. Sure, the defense gave up 450 yards to Wisconsin and allowed running back Corey Clement to rush for 164 yards on 25 carries (6.6 yards per touch), but when it mattered the most on fourth and goal in overtime, Urban Meyer’s defense came to play. Again, give credit to Ohio State’s offense and quarterback J.T. Barrett for snagging what was ultimately the game-winning touchdown in overtime, and Barrett himself did have a great game. Ohio State’s Heisman contender threw for 226 yards and a touchdown (he did throw an interception) and he rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Still, every good offense needs a defense that can shut the door, and that’s exactly what the Buckeyes were able to get out of their defensive unit on Saturday night. There’s a reason OSU’s defense is ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten in total defense (giving up only 278.8 yards per game) and No. 6 nationally in the same metric. It’s because of plays like the one we’re about to break down below. It’s…
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