What is Ohio State’s biggest ‘trap’ game in 2020?

Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports College football fans and analysts love the idea of a ‘trap’ game. While this phenomenon happens across many major sports, it seems as though it is no more prevalent than in the college game.

So what exactly is a trap game? By definition, a trap game generally occurs when a much stronger team overlooks a weaker opponent, and as a result the underdog comes away with a shocking victory. There are usually extenuating circumstances surrounding these types of games, such as a team coming off an emotional win from the week before or the stronger team looking ahead to tougher opponents on the horizon.

We don't have to go back very far in Ohio State’s history to find…