Editor’s note: After each Ohio State football game, beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz discuss the lasting storylines and other key developments. Ohio State is left coping with postseason heartbreak once again. After reaching the College Football Playoff for a third time in four seasons in the Ryan Day era, the Buckeyes fell short in the semifinal round for a second time. The 42-41 loss to Georgia was eerily reminiscent of a stinging defeat to Clemson three years ago. Both were settled in the final seconds. Noah Ruggles pulled a game-winning 50-yard field-goal attempt wide left against the Bulldogs on New Year’s Eve, just as Chris Olave broke off a post route late against the Tigers in a miscommunication with Justin Fields that led to a game-sealing interception in 2019. The offseason has now arrived a week earlier than the Buckeyes hoped. Kaufman: Limitations on defense remain a roadblock…
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