© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation “This is the reigning national champion, so you’re talking about a bunch of guys that are going to play at the next level.” Ohio State’s defense was among the nation’s best in several statistical categories heading into the regular-season finale against Michigan, but things quickly came unraveled in the 45-23 loss to the Wolverines on Nov. 27. The Buckeyes allowed five “explosive” plays, including a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, a 45-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and a pair of 75-plus yard touchdown runs in the fourth quarter that sealed it. “I hold myself accountable,” defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said during his media availability on Wednesday. “We certainly know the last game was not how we wanted to go out. We know there were issues, and we’ve addressed them.” Knowles doesn’t believe those issues are systematic, but rather the…
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