Here’s a statistical breakdown of how the Buckeyes offensively should compare to Minnesota’s defense. Let’s get one thing straight right off the top. There are a players returning to Ohio State’s juggernaut offense in 2021 and there’s really no reason to expect that the Buckeyes are going to take a significant step backwards. But with C.J. Stroud taking over as the new starting quarterback and with an offensive line that appears to have two new starters and position changes across the board, Ohio State needs to go out and prove that the high expectations around the program aren’t just all talk. Since this is the first game of the season, a full statistical comparison between the two teams might not be perfectly reflective of Thursday’s matchup. New year, new team … and hopefully much more predictability as to who will play on any given weekend. But I think there are…
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