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LGHL Asks: Will OSU’s defense level up this season?

Throughout the month of August, LGHL writers will be attempting to answer some of the most important questions about Ohio State’s 2021 football season. To catch up on all editions of LGHL Asks, click HERE.

To say Ohio State’s defense was disappointing by program standards in 2020 is putting it lightly.

After finishing the 2019 season ranked 1st in the nation, they plummeted to 59th last year (9th in the Big Ten). No Ohio State team has given up more points per game or yards per play than 2020’s, at 25.