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A 96-yard scoring drive against Penn State erased what would have been a deep stain on Ohio State’s resume. For the third time in five weeks, the Buckeye defense gave up more than 200 non-sack rushing yards to a spread offense, for the second time almost losing a game because of big plays. TCU looked like world-beaters against Ohio State in Week 3, putting up 511 yards and falling short largely because of two turnovers that handed the Buckeyes 14 points. The Frogs would then play Texas and Iowa State defenses that held them to 372 and 299 yards. Even 1-4 Oregon State got explosive plays against the Buckeyes, including an 80-yard run and 49-yard catch. Ohio State’s given up 15 30-yard plays, with only 11 FBS teams allowing more. Three opponent rushes of 70 yards or more: worst in the country. The Buckeyes rank No. 127 in IsoPPP, Bill…
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