Without a shadow of a doubt, the Buckeyes defense needs to be better in 2021. Ohio State had far too many instances of poor execution in the secondary last year and that has to be the biggest focal point going into this season. It felt like the Scarlet and Gray often won last year in spite of some deficiencies on the other side of the ball. But there are definitely reasons to be encouraged, with a rock solid defensive line and a back seven that the coaching staff feels really good about at the outset. Here’s a look at how the Buckeyes defensive stats from last year stack up against Minnesota’s 2020 offensive numbers. While this year’s teams (and the circumstances of the season in general) are so much different, it’s at least a starting point that will hopefully point to some trends for what these teams might be prioritizing…
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