Most of the drives are resulting in six points, rarely three points. As Ohio State has strung together a series of blowout wins in recent weeks as one of the nation’s highest-scoring offenses, the Buckeyes’ explosiveness has been complemented by a rediscovered success in the red zone. The Buckeyes have the fourth best red-zone touchdown percentage in the Football Bowl Subdivision, crossing the goal line on 18 of their 20 trips (90%) inside the 20-yard line. C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes have the fourth best red-zone touchdown percentage in the country, crossing the goal line on 18 of their 20 trips (90%). Said coach Ryan Day: “Third down, red zone, as a quarterback, that’s where you make your money.” Over the second half of last season, their drives often stalled as they approached the end zone, and they finished the year with a red-zone touchdown percentage of 64.4% that ranked…
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