When Braxton Miller was lost for the season before it even started, expectations for Ohio State plummeted, as Urban Meyer was forced to turn his offense over to redshirt freshman J.T. Barrett.
But after eight games, the Buckeyes are lurking as potential playoff contenders with a big matchup against Michigan State looming this Saturday.
Barrett has been better than many expected, and he has Ohio State’s offense clicking at a high level. A young and aggressive defense is also starting to come together under the direction of new co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash.
Here are the five stats that paint the clearest picture of how the Buckeyes have performed so far in 2014.
Unless otherwise noted, all stats via NCAA.com.
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