For the players on Ohio State’s defense, last week’s opener was like studying all year for a geometry exam, only to have the test be about algebra. Saturday’s home opener against Youngstown State is likely to be akin to more basic math. The Ohio State defense gave up just 153 yards in the 23-3 season-opening win over Indiana. The Buckeyes are 41-point favorites against the Penguins, who rolled to a 52-10 victory in their opener against Valparaiso, which does not offer football scholarships. Youngstown State is likely to throw whatever tricks it can at the Buckeyes. It probably won’t be any more of a surprise than what Ohio State saw in Bloomington in its 23-3 victory. The Hoosiers had several new players, including two redshirt freshmen quarterbacks who rotated. Ohio State did its best to prepare, but first games are always a bit of a mystery. The Buckeyes were caught…
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