Defensive Coordinator Greg Schiano Confident in Ohio State's Cornerbacks Despite Early Struggles, Pass Interference Penalties

One of Ohio State’s biggest issues in its four games of the season has been its pass defense, particularly in regards to its pass coverage at the cornerback position.

The Buckeye cornerbacks were beaten repeatedly for big plays in Ohio State’s first two games against Indiana and Oklahoma, in which the Buckeyes allowed 806 total passing yards, 39 first downs through the air and six passing touchdowns.

After being virtually untested in the passing defense against Army, Ohio State’s pass coverage was better against UNLV – the Buckeyes allowed only 88 passing yards, four first downs on pass completions and zero passing touchdowns – but there was one recurring issue that plagued the cornerbacks on…