Ohio State leads the country in scoring, averaging 45.8 points per game. But heading into Saturday’s game against prohibitive underdog Indiana (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten), the Buckeyes’ offense has plenty to prove. For all the yards and points No. 2 Ohio State (9-0, 6-0) can produce, its running game has faltered in recent weeks, especially in short-yardage situations. Lathan Ransom:After devastating injury in Rose Bowl, Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom emerges as a star Northwestern, which ranked 111th in run defense, repeatedly stuffed Ohio State last week when the Buckeyes needed only a yard or two in their ugly 21-7 win. Of course, the crazy winds in Evanston slowed quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes’ explosive passing game. The Wildcats could stack the line of scrimmage, outnumbering Ohio State blockers. But for a Buckeye team that has made toughness a theme for the season, it was unacceptable. “There’s no excuse…
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