Editor’s note: After each Ohio State football game, beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz discuss the lasting storylines and other key developments. After being on upset alert against Nebraska and Penn State in previous weeks, Ohio State left little suspense on Saturday. The Buckeyes rolled in a 59-31 win over Purdue, dismantling a team with a penchant for toppling top-five teams. Before the sides had even retreated to their locker rooms at halftime, they had put up 45 points. Ultimately, they finished with a season-high 624 total yards of offense. It was an impressive offensive showing against the Boilermakers, who had not allowed more than 30 points all season. On the flip side, some concerns about the defense reemerged after it had flashed signs of progress throughout the past month. A formidable stretch run continues with a top-10 matchup with Michigan State on Saturday. How prepared are the Buckeyes?…
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