The Ohio State defense is a steamroller. They just slowly flatten and crush offenses. They don’t get a lot of turnovers or sacks, just stops. Ohio State came into the game holding opponents to a 28.6% conversion rate on third down. That’s the fourth best in college football.
They improved upon it today, allowing UM to convert only once on nine tries. Their fourth-down defense was eighth in the nation, and also stopped the Wolverines cold on their only attempt. Ohio State averaged allowing their opponents only 12.7 first downs per game, second best in college football, and held their rival to only nine in their 27-9 victory.