COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two games through the 2016 season, Ohio State's defense has been one of the most impressive in the country.
But if the Buckeyes defense is truly national contender-worthy, it's going to need to prove it in its next outing, against current No. 14 Oklahoma.
"Our defense is playing so well right now," Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said on Saturday. "Obviously the challenge of challenges is coming next week."
Any concern about the No. 4 Buckeyes looking ahead to their prime-time showdown with the Sooners was put to rest in Ohio State's first two outings, which included a convincing defeat of Bowling Green to start the season and Saturday's lopsided 48-3 takedown of Tulsa.