COLUMBUS, Ohio — On paper, Iowa should be the first real test for Ohio State football’s offense, which has been easily making its way through the schedule. The Hawkeyes’ defense is second nationally in yards allowed per play (3.83), seventh in total yards allowed followed er game (264.7), third in points per game (9.8) and has allowed 15 trips to the red zone, with only five of them ending in touchdowns. In fact, those are the only touchdowns they’ve given up all season. “The tape shows that they’re really, really good,” offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. “When you play the top defenses, you show what you really are.” The Buckeyes are on the other side of that spectrum. They’re first nationally in yards per play (8.03), second in total yards per game (543.7), first in points per game (48.8) and have scored on all 29 red zone trips, with all…
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