Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer says Ohio State’s passing game, though, has been strangely off this season Sep 19, 2015; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Adolphus Washington (92) is congratulated by Buckeyes defensive linemen Joey Bosa (97) and Tyquan Lewis (59) after a sack against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 20-13.(Photo: Greg Bartram, USA TODAY Sports) Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer is gracious with his time as always and has some Ohio State intel for us: QUESTION: Why has Ohio State struggled this season? Quarterback switching? Pass protection? Hard to maintain the edge after winning it all? Or are we being too hard on the Buckeyes? ANSWER: The most consistent question has been in the pass game — throwing it, the receivers getting open and making plays and pass protection. The defense has been very good save for a couple big plays here and there, and Ezekiel Elliott has carried the offense with the run game. The quarterback uncertainty didn’t help, and I think you can say that Urban Meyer didn’t handle that as well as it could have been handled, but the receivers haven’t been a consistent threat and the quarterbacks, no matter who has been there, have missed some throws. Are we being hard on them? …
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