Stopping big plays has been something the Ohio State Buckeyes defense has been working on throughout the season. Oregon State, TCU, Penn State, Purdue, Indiana, Minnesota and even Nebraska found ways to pick up sizable amounts of yardage in one fell swoop. Whether that was through the air or on the ground, the Buckeye defense had a handful of plays each week that surrendered a fair chunk of yardage. Last week against Michigan State, the Bucks stifled the opposing offense. Granted, the backup MSU quarterback made an appearance, and their running back, Connor Heyward, was barely utilized. In short: It was a good effort in East Lansing, Mich., for the Scarlet and Gray. This week, they are back on the road; this time, it’s out East to College Park, Md., for a contest with the Maryland Terrapins, who need just one more win to get bowl eligible. This is the…
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