The two months of progress shown by Ohio State’s defense will be tested on Saturday afternoon. The Buckeyes are facing running back Kenneth Walker III, the nation’s leading rusher and a Heisman Trophy candidate, in their top-10 matchup against Michigan State. “He’s a legit running back,” defensive end Zach Harrison said. “He’s explosive. He’s a big guy who can run through tackles. That’s something we just got to key in this week on and make sure our run fits and our fundamentals are right.” He’s also a patient back. Along with his physical traits, Walker is regarded as a savvy runner, who can identify holes in a defense and take advantage. When he scored the first of his five touchdowns in the Spartans’ signature win over Michigan on Halloween weekend, he ran into a pile of bodies past the line of scrimmage, then sprang outside to cap a 27-yard run…
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