Under the guidance of Greg Schiano, Alex Grinch, Billy Davis and Taver Johnson, Ohio State's 2018 defense was an abomination in a host of metrics.
Average yards per carry allowed (4.52 - worst in school history), rushing touchdowns surrendered (26 - most in school history and more than the OSU offense tallied) and total defense (No. 71 nationally - 403.4) were a few such measuring sticks.
The most frustrating thing to watch however was the rate at which the 2018 defense yielded big plays.
The group ranked No. 95 nationally allowing 67 plays of 20+ yards, No.