Here are three keys for Ohio State against Northwestern on Saturday: Reestablish the run Ohio State’s running game is in a midseason slump. Following its idle week, it’s averaged 82 yards per game, a drop-off from the 228 rushing yards it averaged over the first half of the season. That backslide has contributed to drives getting off schedule and stalling in the red zone. But the Buckeyes should look to get back on track against the Wildcats, who are second to last in the Big Ten in rush defense and have allowed a 100-yard rusher in half of their games this fall. Better success on the ground will open things up earlier for the offense. Look for takeaways Ohio State’s defense has seen a recent uptick in takeaways. After generating six turnovers in its first six games, it forced 10 against Iowa and Penn State. There’s reason for that trend…
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