STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Found, just in time for the final month of the Big Ten schedule: the Ohio State defense. Yes, that same team that looked lost defensively after giving up 49 points to Indiana two weeks ago, and nearly lost at home last week to Purdue. After stalling Penn State’s up-tempo ”NASCAR” offense in a 35-23 win Saturday night, the Buckeyes (9-0, 5-0 Big Ten) stayed unbeaten to proclaim themselves the class of the conference. Ohio State moved up three spots to No. 6 in the latest AP poll Sunday. ”It does feel great, but we know we can do better,” safety Bradley Roby said when asked about criticism of the Buckeyes D. ”We have a great set of schemes, and (we’re) looking forward to getting better.” Until Saturday, close calls were the hallmarks of Ohio State’s unlikely run to perfection. They’ve held off California, then-No. 20 Michigan State and Indiana…
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