Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson knows the issue is pressing. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith pressures Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin. The Buckeyes allowed 501 total yards Saturday. “We’ve got to get to the quarterback,” he said. “Our guys know that. My room knows that. I know that. I don’t sleep well when we can’t get pressure on the quarterback.” There might be a lot of restless nights. A pass rush that has been a recent staple of the Buckeyes’ defense has been listless to start this season. The four sacks by the Buckeyes are their fewest through three games since 2010 and rank No. 95 among 130 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. When they were upset by Oregon this month, they failed to sack Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown. Among the issues ailing Ohio State on defense, the lack of pressure brought on…
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