The Ohio State offense hasn’t been the same since the bye week.
Sure, the Buckeyes showed glimpses of the Death Star-level destruction that struck fear in the hearts of opposing defensive coordinators during the final six games of the regular season. But not for sustained stretches week-to-week like it did to kick off the 2022 campaign.
Throw out any analytics and the eye test would echo that sentiment. But I’m not here to discuss what it seemed like the difference was in Ohio State’s offensive performance. If you’ve been searching for a stat to confirm the Buckeyes’ decline over the ladder half of the year, look no further.