June 19, 2026

'They’re buying in': This defense is why Ohio State hired Jim Knowles


By Michael CohenFOX Sports College Football Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio — The crux of what unfolded at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, where an undefeated Ohio State team remained that way following a 54-10 throttling of Iowa, can be distilled to two scenes along the Buckeyes’ bench early in the first quarter. Act I: A sheepish group of offensive linemen sat quietly in a semicircle of chairs near midfield, their egos momentarily bruised by what happened on the last offensive snap. Quarterback C.J. Stroud had fumbled when a beautiful twist by Iowa sprung linebacker Joe Evans for a free run at the Heisman Trophy favorite. Evans flung himself at Stroud for a hit that forced a fumble; then he scooped up the loose ball and scampered 11 yards for a score. The offensive line bore the expletive-laden wrath of an assistant coach for failing to pick up the looping rusher. Act II:…

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