CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio State’s 54-10 blowout win over Iowa is misleading due to the anemic run game the Buckeyes presented. Star tailbacks Treveyon Henderson and Miyan Williams were held to 57 yards on 21 carries. As a team, the Buckeyes had only 66 yards on 30 carries and never did establish their run game. Iowa was able to limit it with multiple schemes and “wins” in one-on-one matchups. On film, Iowa was committed to stopping the run and was able to match up with the massive front of the Buckeyes. Moving forward, they can combat this by either adding more run-friendly personnel groups, or abandoning the run altogether and relying on Heisman hopeful C.J. Stroud. The Hawkeye front seven is loaded with physical, mature players committed to their assignments. Regardless of their scheme, they consistently moved forward and recreated the line of scrimmage. They are incredibly well coached, physically…
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