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Ohio State's defense knows one offensive play -- and it clearly works

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The offensive call in the defensive playbook fits on just one page.

It can't be dialed up before the snap, it's difficult to simulate live in practice and it requires an immediate ability to change both a mental mindset and a physical direction at a moment's notice.

But No. 2 Ohio State has proven quite adept when it has a chance to run "Sideline Return," already turning that simple play into a handful of touchdowns when the football finds the hands of a defender and that lone play gets put to use.

"We're never satisfied with just getting a sack, fumble or an interception," linebacker Chris Worley said.