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Conference Corner: A history of near-misses in the Urban Meyer era

Fourth, second, third, ninth, third, second and second. These are the Rivals recruiting class finishes for Ohio State during the Urban Meyer era.

Even with talent spilling out into the Columbus streets, the Buckeyes (10-1, 7-1) still find themselves scuffling with inferior competition. Case in point: 52-51 over Maryland.

Yes, Maryland-born Dwayne Haskins saved the day with a 28-of-38 outing for 405 yards. He even chipped in 59 yards on the ground — something to note for Don Brown’s gameplan. Also, Ohio State found a ground game just in time for rivalry week, as J.