Turnover track A three-interception performance by Justin Fields against Indiana must prove to be an aberration. The Buckeyes’ star quarterback had been picked off only three times in his previous 17 career college starts. But if such loose play turns into a trend, the turnovers could be costly. The Hoosiers were unable to score any points off turnovers, though that’s playing with fire. Given a chance, Illinois could capitalize on some of the mistakes and create another tight fourth-quarter finish for Ohio State. Big targets It was tough for the Buckeyes to slow Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle, who was the Big Ten’s offensive player of the week for the second consecutive week after he caught seven passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns against them. Fryfogle’s size makes him difficult to contain, and Illinois’ Josh Imatorbhebhe could present similar challenges as another big pass catcher. Imatorbhebhe, who like Fryfogle is listed…
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