The checkmarks begin with something a winning team doesn’t have to worry about very often, then gets into all the other facets that make the #2-ranked Buckeyes a unique challenge. 1. Control the ball and give the defense breathers By several respected metrics, Ohio State’s offense is the most prolific in college football. Sure, the Buckeyes average an FBS-leading 49.6 points per game, more than 6 points higher than anyone but runner-up Tennessee (47.7). Not counting the small-sample COVID season of 2020, this is on track to be the highest average since 2013 national champion Florida State scored 52.9 per game. Still, you’d think Pick Six Previews’ opponent-adjusted analytics might penalize OSU for its flimsy schedule to-date. But even its Game Grader per-play system has the Buckeyes on top, just ahead of Tennessee. The moral is this: When Ohio State gets the ball, chances are it is going to score.…
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