Ohio State football | Defense looks to improve after defeat

Rather than wallow in despair after a loss to Penn State, linebacker Raekwon McMillan said he and the Ohio State defense dived into their homework.That’s probably a good call. Northwestern, the opponent Saturday at Ohio Stadium, will challenge the Buckeyes with an offensive array that includes the Big Ten’s leading rusher, Justin Jackson, as well as quarterback Clayton Thorson and receiver Austin Carr. “They’ve got a great running back, a great receiver, a quarterback that runs the show … they’ve got a great offensive attack,” McMillan said. “We’ll see what happens Saturday.” >> Video | Linebacker Raekwon McMillan on how the Buckeyes got back to business quickly after losing at Penn State Life went on as scheduled the past few days for the No. 6 Buckeyes as they look to rebound from the fifth loss in coach Urban Meyer’s five seasons. McMillan recalled how the Buckeyes came back from a loss to Michigan State last year by beating Michigan and then Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. “It’s all about the demeanor and the attitude around here,” McMillan said. “We come back, we get to work. (We) don’t do any complaining, don’t point any fingers. Everybody has a self-check and…

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