In last year’s matchup with the Maryland Terrapins (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten), the Ohio State football rush defense was putrid, allowing Anthony McFarland Jr. to bulldoze and speed his way for 298 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 carries.
This year, the Silver Bullets have been sensational as a whole defensively, but particularly against the run. Led by Chase Young, Malik Harrison and the rest of the front seven the Buckeyes have held opponents to only 91.5 rushing yards per game.
McFarland will have his hands full, but it’s unlikely he’ll be getting all the carries.