The first play of Jim Knowles’ Ohio State coaching career did not go well last week. The Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator called for a cornerback blitz, but Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner completed a short pass to Lorenzo Styles. When safety Josh Proctor missed the tackle, Styles turned it into a 54-yard gain. One play into their season, the Buckeyes’ defense faced a moment of truth. It handled it well. Ohio State’s defense stuffed Notre Dame to force the Fighting Irish to settle for a field goal. The Buckeyes then allowed only one more score – an early second-quarter touchdown drive – before putting the clamps on Notre Dame in a 21-10 win. No. 3 Ohio State now heads into its second game Saturday against Arkansas State with tangible proof that their defense can play to the Buckeye standard. Ohio State football:Emeka Egbuka emerges. C.J. Stroud:Amid loss and family heartbreak,…
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