Ohio State football: Maryland should be better barometer for Buckeyes

Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch @brdispatch With three consecutive blowout victories for the Ohio State football team, the sting of the Oklahoma loss seems more distant because the Buckeyes continue to correct the deficiencies from that game. “We’re starting to see areas that needed to improve improving,” coach Urban Meyer said Monday in his weekly press conference. Army, UNLV and Rutgers are hardly on Ohio State’s talent level, so Meyer tempered his optimism. Asked about the Buckeyes’ passing game, which has put up big numbers the last three games, he replied, “We’re optimistic and pleased, but we’re also realistic.” This week’s game against Maryland should pose more of a test. The Terrapins (3-1) have lost their top two quarterbacks, but they built on their season-opening win over Texas with a victory at Minnesota last week. “This will be a nice challenge,” Meyer said. On the injury front, Meyer said defensive…

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