COLUMBUS, Ohio — J.T. Tuimoloau stood in front of the Buckeyes before practice the week after Ohio State’s second straight loss to Michigan. As the sting of defeat began to set in and the prospect of missing the playoff remained a possibility, the second-year defensive end offered a reminder to his teammates. Ohio State still has a chance. “I felt like we just needed to get back on track, and these boys push me to go my hardest and bring out the best in me every day,” Tuimoloau recalled. “I know what we can bring so I just wanted to come and just reiterate that. The job’s not finished.” That’s the focus for Ohio State’s defense ahead of Saturday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against No. 1 Georgia (13-0) in the Peach Bowl: Correct mistakes and limit big plays. Ohio State (11-1) allowed 530 yards of offense during its…
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