Five questions with The Blade’s Ohio State beat writer Nick Piotrowicz. Ohio State’s offensive line is much improved this season, especially since the early part of the year. What’s been the difference and how do you see them matching up against a defensive line that includes Maurice Hurst, Rashan Gary, and Chase Winovich? I think a lot of it is maturity. Ohio State was in bad shape at the beginning of 2016 on the line. The Buckeyes never wanted guard Michael Jordan to play as a true freshman and Isaiah Prince had his fair of struggles at right tackle, but they just had no depth. This year, both Jordan and Prince are significantly improved, Jamarco Jones has been outstanding at left tackle, Billy Price is still a stalwart, and even Demetrius Knox came in because of injury and performed capably at right guard. Michigan will be a big challenge because…
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