Forget the BCS standings, No. 4 Ohio State just needs to figure out a way to dominate a game from start to finish.
The Buckeyes have been living on the edge in their last three games. Head coach Urban Meyer told the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com) that he has learned to just enjoy the wins, but he may want to hire a cardiologist if this continues. His team needs to make his life a little bit easier.
In nonconference play, the Buckeyes started fast, outscoring opponents 123-14 in the first quarter. In the Big Ten, the offense has struggled coming out of the gate, outscoring opponents just 27-24 in the first quarter.
The level of competition certainly has been much higher, but the Buckeyes are too good to be in close games against inferior opponents.
When Ohio State is playing well, it is probably unbeatable in the Big Ten. This does not mean a team can’t topple the Buckeyes them. The upsets across the country over the last two weeks have shown that taking any team lightly is a recipe for disaster.
Ohio State definitely wants to win the Big Ten, but it has higher aspirations too.
Here are three areas the Buckeyes must improve to avoid any upsets and make their fourth BCS National Championship Game.
Red-Zone Defense
Ohio State’s red-zone defense has been suspect all season. In 21 trips, opponents have scored 81 percent of the time. The Buckeyes have allowed three rushing touchdowns and five field goals, which is reasonable. The concern is they…
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