June 19, 2026

Red Report: Ruud anticipates strong Ohio State ground game despite Buckeyes' recent woes

Nebraska inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud is aware of Ohio State’s futility in the run game in its last three outings. During that period, the Buckeyes have carried 105 times for only 322 yards, or 3.1 per rush. In those three games, they defeated Indiana and Minnesota and lost to Purdue. Ruud said he is uncertain what held back Ohio State’s ground game. “It’s hard to say,” he said following Tuesday’s practice as the Huskers geared for Saturday’s game against the eighth-ranked Buckeyes. “I do know that I saw what they did in the first three games of the year, and they looked like a different team. I’m anticipating they’re going to be much more similar to when they played Oregon State and TCU early in the season.”

In its first three games — against Oregon State, TCU and Rutgers — Ohio State rushed 135 times for 782…

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