Unless you’ve been off the grid for the past six weeks, you’ve probably already heard that Ohio State’s defense isn’t performing up to expectations. The Buckeyes currently rank just 56th in the Football Bowl Subdivision in total defense, having allowed 365.2 yards per game, and 29th in scoring defense with 20 points given up per game. The Buckeyes have been statistically mediocre in both passing defense and rushing defense, allowing just under seven yards per pass attempt (6.97, ranking them 59th in the FBS) and just over four yards per rushing attempt (4.03, 60th in the FBS). Since giving up 31 points on 392 yards to Oregon State in the season opener, including seven plays of 20-plus yards, the Buckeyes defense hasn’t had marked improvement. Big plays have continued to be a problem through the team’s first six games, and they allowed 26 points on 406 yards against Indiana on…
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