ATLANTA — Remember that preseason one-upmanship between Ryan Day and Jim Knowles, trying to outdo the other on setting expectations for Ohio State football’s defense? © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS OSU QB C.J. Stroud throws before the start of the CFP semifinal game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 31, 2022. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com Day said he wanted a top 10 defense at Big Ten media day. Well, why not top five, Knowles shot back soon after. These benchmarks, thrown around as long-term generalities, framed the 2022 expectations as well. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS OSU fans cheer as the Buckeyes warm up before the start of the CFP semifinal game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 31, 2022. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com Then the Buckeyes spent most of the season…
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