When Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano met with reporters during the Buckeyes’ bye week last week, he said he thought the defense was “making progress in all areas,” and that it was “getting close” to being able to “play really good defense down the stretch.” That progress didn’t stand out in Saturday’s game against Nebraska, however, and it still looked like the Buckeyes have a long way to go on that side of the ball to play at the level they will need to continue winning down the stretch. Ohio State gave up 31 points on Saturday, marking the fourth time in nine games this season that its opponent has scored four or more touchdowns, and 450 total yards, marking the fifth straight game in which Ohio State’s opponent has gained 396 yards or more. The Buckeyes gave up five plays of 20 yards or more to Nebraska’s offense,…
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