Heading into any ballgame, every defense’s goal is simple: don’t let the opposing team score. After allowing 31 points to Oregon State in Week 1 – a fact that defensive coordinator Greg Schiano described as “unacceptable” – Ohio State’s defense played to near perfection in Saturday’s 52-3 dismantling of Rutgers. Led by the usual suspects in defensive ends Nick Bosa and Chase Young, the Buckeyes gave up just 69 yards on the ground – bettering last week’s mark of 196 – and 65 through the air. The word “improvement” is an understatement. “This week, I thought we did a good job,” Schiano said. “You know, we gave up some plays but the guys rallied to the football and had two takeaways.” Junior safety Jordan Fuller started in the Buckeyes’ secondary after missing last week’s contest with a hamstring injury. His presence alone had a significant impact. When the Scarlet Knights seemed to have an opening, the veteran…
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