For the folks in Columbus, the start to the 2021 season must feel a bit bizarre to say the least. A quarterback controversy, a defensive coordinator on thin ice, an early season home loss and a player who gained national attention by quitting the team halfway through a game. Good times. While the No. 11 Buckeyes look to sort out their issues this weekend in Piscataway, the rest of the Big Ten conference is looking to capitalize on an opportunity that hasn’t existed in quite sometime – particularly in the East division. The last football program not named ‘Ohio State’ to win the Big Ten East was Penn State back in 2016. Since that time, the Buckeyes have reeled off four consecutive conference championships and two appearances in the College Football Playoff. Sitting at a shaky 3-1 on the season, Ohio State still has plenty of work ahead of itself…
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