LINCOLN, Neb. — Ohio State center Luke Wypler slid down onto the Memorial Stadium turf like a baseball player heading into second base. Less than two minutes remained in the Buckeyes’ 26-17 victory at Nebraska on Saturday afternoon when Garrett Nelson, a linebacker for the Cornhuskers, burst into the backfield and stripped the ball from quarterback C.J. Stroud, causing it to roll toward their 45-yard line. Wypler had recognized the loose ball and pounced on it, maintaining possession for Ohio State. Buckeyes: Ohio State survives fight from Nebraska 26-17 behind big days from Smith-Njigba, Ruggles He recalled observing the fumble recovery drills done by defensive linemen in preseason training camp and sought to emulate his teammates’ approach. “I have a little side-eye watching some technique,” Wypler said. “But at the end of the day, you just got to go get the ball on the ground.” Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman…
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