Ohio State's Offensive Problems in the Big Ten Title Game Extended Beyond the Red Zone

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Film StudyAs is custom following the rare occasions in which Ryan Day and co. lose a football game, our office tends to be a very popular space. Unfortunately, identifying the cause of death for Ohio State's Big Ten championship hopes is equal parts simple and complex, following a(nother) 13-10 loss in which the defense more than did it's part while Day's offense seemed to disappear.

The most obvious question has surrounded the use of heavy, multiple-tight end sets in the red zone, which turned the game into a pushing contest the Buckeyes failed to win. But as we…