After reviewing the film in anticipation of his team's matchup with Rutgers this Saturday (7:30 p.m., BTN), Urban Meyer agreed with that assessment.
"They're much better,'' the Buckeyes coach said.
The thing that stood out to Meyer when he started scouting Rutgers was the defense that, he says, has the look of a Chris Ash-coached unit.
"You can see Chris Ash's fundamentals on it and also scheme,'' Ash said, offering praise for his former defensive coordinator.
"Most improved defense I've seen in the country this year. From last year to this year, they're really .