In the three weeks following its first loss to Michigan in a decade, Ohio State has confronted an unwelcomed label. It’s been repeated by TV analysts, sports talk radio commentators and even an opposing assistant coach. They say the Buckeyes are soft. How else to explain the mammoth-sized gap in rushing yards in The Game, where they were outgained by 233 yards on the ground, or the overmatched offensive line that left quarterback C.J. Stroud bruised on Michigan Stadium’s turf? Ohio State football: Ohio State is ‘not a tough team,’ says Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis The Buckeyes can push back against that characterization in the Rose Bowl, which brings a matchup with Utah that doubles as a battle of perception for Ohio State. Utah strong at line of scrimmage “It’s kind of like a challenge,” freshman defensive end Jack Sawyer said. “People are challenging us right now, saying we’re…
Continue Reading: Ohio State football's toughness, called out by Michigan, to be Utah target in Rose Bowl
