Matt Patricia's Defense Suffocated Michigan in Decisive Second Half

Matt PatriciaOhio State's defense, led by defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has been nothing short of spectacular in Year One and yesterday was no exception as the Buckeyes smothered Michigan, 27-9, in the Big House.

And while Silver Bullets were really good in the first half, holding Michigan to 124 total yards, one third down conversion and nine points - three of which came after a Julian Sayin interception gave the Wolverines possession at the OSU 39 - the dominance displayed in the second half was the kind of performance that will live forever in rivalry lore.

With The Game still a one-score affair at 17-9 five minutes into the third quarter after Ohio State was forced to punt on its…