Just the facts: Fact-checking Ohio State's real or perceived problems

Explaining Ohio State’s struggles in the passing game (1:30) Three weeks ago, the Buckeyes sat at No. 2 in the AP Top 25 and received six first-place votes. Following its first loss of the season, Brad Edwards examines why Ohio State hasn’t been able to move the ball through the air. (1:30) 12:14 PM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — There is no debate at Ohio State right now. The Buckeyes have hit a rut, and at the moment they are struggling to regain the form from the end of September that made them a strong bet to return to the College Football Playoff. October has nearly come and gone, and Ohio State is having far different conversations ahead of Election Day. Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer made his frustration with the offense clear after the upset loss at Penn State. Quarterback J.T. Barrett has acknowledged the passing attack isn’t meeting the program’s high standard. The captains have suddenly stressed the need to get hungry again and rebound from a loss with still so much to play for down the stretch. The Buckeyes are certainly alive in the chase for a conference title and a berth in the playoff, but the real question…

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