Ohio State’s defense hit a rough patch prior to the Nebraska game. Sure, turnovers and special team miscues had a lot to do with some of the scores allowed, but seeing the Buckeyes allow 20-plus points in three consecutive games was something that hadn’t happened since 2014.
Since the Northwestern game, Ohio State has allowed six total points to Nebraska and Maryland. They’ve completely shut down both the run and pass:
- The Buckeyes have allowed just 380 total yards during the past two weeks after they allowed 400-plus yards to both Northwestern and Wisconsin.
- Raekwon McMillan, Jerome Baker, Malik Harrison, Tyquan Lewis and Jonathon Cooper all recorded a sack against Maryland.